The Glenrothes 12 Year Old vs The Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl

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

The Glenrothes 12 Year OldThe Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl
DistilleryGlenrothesKurayoshi
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£5.3£4.45
Rating3.78/5

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

The Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

The Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl is better value at £4 vs £5.

For beginners: The Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.3 vs £4.45)

The Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.45 vs £5.3)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

Who should buy The?

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old 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 The?

The Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedMalt Extract

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Old WoodNutty

Only The Kurayoshi Tottori 50cl

VanillaFresh Fruit

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