Hakushu 25 Year Old vs Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hakushu 25 Year Old
Hakushu
★ 4.33
£4450
Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey
Midleton
£4000
| Hakushu 25 Year Old | Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hakushu | Midleton |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £4450 | £4000 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | — |
Hakushu 25 Year Old
Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey
Hakushu 25 Year Old
Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey
Quick verdict
Hakushu 25 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £4000 vs £4450.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hakushu 25 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
- −More expensive (£4450 vs £4000)
Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4000 vs £4450)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Hakushu?
Hakushu 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey 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.
Tasting notes
Only Hakushu 25 Year Old
Only Midleton Very Rare Foret de Troncais / Edition 1 Blended Irish Whiskey