Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Chugoku Jozo
★ 3.00
£115
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chugoku Jozo | WhistlePig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Blended | Rye |
| ABV | 43.8% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £124 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) is better value at £115 vs £124.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £124)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124 vs £114.95)
Who should buy Togouchi?
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World