Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese WhiskyTullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryKanosukeTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£165£155
Rating5.00/5

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £165.

For beginners: Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£165 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £165)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Kanosuke?

Kanosuke 2020 / 1st Fill Bourbon Cask #20496 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Nutty

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