Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands
The Macallan
£1999
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.33
£2500
| Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Yoichi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.2% | 52% |
| Age | 34 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands is better value at £1999 vs £2500.
For beginners: Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1999 vs £2500)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −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 Macallan?
Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Macallan 34 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old