Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old vs Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

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

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year OldJura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
DistilleryIchiroJura
RegionIsland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58%47%
Age23 yr22 yr
Price£465.3£299
Rating1.50/55.00/5

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value3/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.50).

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is better value at £299 vs £465.

For beginners: Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£465.3 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (1.5 vs 5.0)

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £465.3)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 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.

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old

SherriedChocolateTobacco

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokeyToasted

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