The Macallan 12 Year Old - Ghillies Dram vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| The Macallan 12 Year Old - Ghillies Dram | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Yoichi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £2995 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
The Macallan 12 Year Old - Ghillies Dram
Yoichi 20 Year Old
The Macallan 12 Year Old - Ghillies Dram
Yoichi 20 Year Old
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: The Macallan 12 Year Old - Ghillies Dram is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Macallan 12 Year Old - Ghillies Dram
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
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 The?
The Macallan 12 Year Old - Ghillies Dram 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 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 Macallan 12 Year Old - Ghillies Dram
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old