Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old vs Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Ichiro
★ 1.50
£465
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
| Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old | Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Talisker |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 59.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £465.3 | £299 |
| Rating | 1.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.50).
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is better value at £299 vs £465.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 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)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £465.3)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Talisker?
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) 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 Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old
Only Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)