Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky vs Yamazaki 1984
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Thomas H Handy
£1250
Yamazaki 1984
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£900
| Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky | Yamazaki 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thomas H Handy | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £1250 | £899.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Yamazaki 1984
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Yamazaki 1984
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £1250.
For beginners: Yamazaki 1984 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£1250 vs £899.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki 1984
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£899.95 vs £1250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Thomas?
Thomas H Handy Sazerac 2012 / Bot.2018 Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1984 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
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