Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£287
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Yoichi
£245
| Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) | Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Yoichi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 40 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £286.95 | £244.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Quick verdict
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990 is better value at £245 vs £287.
For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£286.95 vs £244.95)
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990
Pros
- +More affordable (£244.95 vs £286.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Master?
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Yoichi?
Yoichi 20 Year Old 1990 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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