O.F.C. Bourbon 1993 vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

O.F.C. Bourbon 1993Yoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryO.F.C.Yoichi
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV45%52%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£2995£2500
Rating4.33/5

O.F.C. Bourbon 1993

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value2/100

O.F.C. Bourbon 1993

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).

Yoichi 20 Year Old is better value at £2500 vs £2995.

For beginners: O.F.C. Bourbon 1993 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

O.F.C. Bourbon 1993

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2995 vs £2500)
  • 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 affordable (£2500 vs £2995)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water

Who should buy O.F.C.?

O.F.C. Bourbon 1993 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only O.F.C. Bourbon 1993

VanillaHoneyCooked Fruit

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMalt Extract

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