Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland Park
£3175
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Yoichi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £3175 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch 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 £3175.
For beginners: Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£3175 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 £3175)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch 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 Highland Park 40 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old