Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside Whisky vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside Whisky
Glenfiddich
£2500
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside Whisky | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Yoichi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £2500 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside Whisky
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside 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 £2500.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside 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 Glenfiddich 1974 / 50th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky Speyside Whisky
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old