Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Yoichi Limited Edition 2019

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldYoichi Limited Edition 2019
DistilleryHighland ParkYoichi
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%48%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£2750
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

Yoichi Limited Edition 2019

Smoke64/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi Limited Edition 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

Yoichi Limited Edition 2019 is better value at £2750 vs £2995.

For beginners: Highland Park 40 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2995 vs £2750)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi Limited Edition 2019

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£2750 vs £2995)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Yoichi?

Yoichi Limited Edition 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

Only Yoichi Limited Edition 2019

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

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