Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) vs Midleton Silent Distillery 48 Year Old / Chapter Four
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Karuizawa
★ 4.62
£27996
Midleton Silent Distillery 48 Year Old / Chapter Four
Midleton
£42500
| Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603) | Midleton Silent Distillery 48 Year Old / Chapter Four | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Midleton |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 57.7% | 40% |
| Age | 48 yr | NAS |
| Price | £27995.95 | £42500 |
| Rating | 4.62/5 | — |
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Midleton Silent Distillery 48 Year Old / Chapter Four
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Midleton Silent Distillery 48 Year Old / Chapter Four
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 £42500.
For beginners: Midleton Silent Distillery 48 Year Old / Chapter Four is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 3603)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£27995.95 vs £42500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
Midleton Silent Distillery 48 Year Old / Chapter Four
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£42500 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 Silent Distillery 48 Year Old / Chapter Four suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
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