Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited vs Yoichi Single Malt

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

Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör RevisitedYoichi Single Malt
DistillerySmögenYoichi
Region
CountrySwedenJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV68.2%45%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£107.95£69.9
Rating5.00/54.79/5

Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value46/100

Yoichi Single Malt

Smoke63/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value69/100

Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.79).

Yoichi Single Malt is better value at £70 vs £108.

For beginners: Yoichi Single Malt is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£107.95 vs £69.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi Single Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69.9 vs £107.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Smögen?

Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited 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 Yoichi?

Yoichi Single Malt 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

Only Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited

SherriedToastedOilyDried FruitVanilla

Only Yoichi Single Malt

SmokeyFresh FruitCoal-gasMalt Extract

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