Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Shinshu
£165
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Shinshu | WhistlePig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 58.8% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £165.26 | £124 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £165.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£165.26 vs £124)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake 2012 (bottled 2016) (cask 1555) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) 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 WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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