The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch WhiskyYoichi 20 Year Old
DistilleryThe Last DropYoichi
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV47.2%52%
Age56 yr20 yr
Price£2499.95£2500
Rating4.33/5

The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yoichi 20 Year Old

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

The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £2500 vs £2500.

For beginners: The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2499.95 vs £2500)
  • +Longer maturation (56 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£2500 vs £2499.95)

Who should buy The?

The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Only The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Old WoodSherriedChocolateTobacco

Only Yoichi 20 Year Old

SmokeyOilyDried FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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