Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) vs Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Karuizawa
★ 4.62
£27996
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Midleton
£36000
| Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) | Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Midleton |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 57.7% | 53.6% |
| Age | 48 yr | 46 yr |
| Price | £27995.95 | £36000 |
| Rating | 4.62/5 | — |
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Quick verdict
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is rated higher (4.62 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) is better value at £27996 vs £36000.
For beginners: Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£27995.95 vs £36000)
- +Longer maturation (48 vs 46 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£36000 vs £27995.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) 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 Midleton?
Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two 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
Both taste of
Only Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Only Midleton 46 Year Old 1973 - Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Two