Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky
Glen Garioch
£3000
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Yoichi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £3000 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 vs £3000.
For beginners: Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£3000 vs £2500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
- +More affordable (£2500 vs £3000)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Yoichi?
Yoichi 20 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old Highland Whisky
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old