Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky vs Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky
Royal Salute
£14775
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Yamazaki
★ 4.56
£10000
| Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky | Yamazaki 50 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Salute | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 50 yr |
| Price | £14775 | £9999.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.56/5 |
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.56 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki 50 Year Old is better value at £10000 vs £14775.
For beginners: Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£14775 vs £9999.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£9999.95 vs £14775)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 50 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 Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Kent Amethyst Brooch (Purple) Blended Whisky
Only Yamazaki 50 Year Old