Glenfiddich 50 Year Old vs Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenfiddich 50 Year OldKaruizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
DistilleryGlenfiddichKaruizawa
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.1%56.5%
Age50 yr35 yr
Price£22799£16995
Rating4.70/5

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) is better value at £16995 vs £22799.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 35 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£22799 vs £16995)

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£16995 vs £22799)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Karuizawa?

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) 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

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

HoneyVanilla

Only Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)

SherriedChocolateLeathery

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