Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition
Johnnie Walker
£1999
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Yoichi |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition is better value at £1999 vs £2500.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£1999 vs £2500)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2500 vs £1999)
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Bu Gwi Yeong Hwa The Casks Edition
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old