Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve vs Yoichi Single Malt
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve | Yoichi Single Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 45% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | $50 – $100 | $50 – $100 |
| Distillery | Yamazaki Distillery | Yoichi Distillery |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Yamazaki Single Malt
Yoichi Single Malt
ABV
Yamazaki 43%
Yoichi 45%
Age Statement
Yamazaki NAS
Yoichi NAS
Price Tier
Yamazaki $50 – $100
Yoichi $50 – $100
Distillery
Yamazaki Yamazaki Distillery
Yoichi Yoichi Distillery
JSLMA Compliant
Yamazaki Yes
Yoichi Yes
Tasting Notes
| Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve | Yoichi Single Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Strawberry, cherry, raspberry jam, vanilla, and light oak with floral hints | Bold and peaty with notes of brine, smoked meat, dried fruits, and dark chocolate. |
| Palate | Smooth and fruity with red berries, baking spices, toffee, and a touch of cinnamon | Full bodied with rich peat smoke, salted caramel, dark berries, coffee, and a firm malty backbone. |
| Finish | Medium length with lingering berry sweetness and gentle spice | Long and smoky with lingering sea salt, dark fruit, and warming spices. |
Nose
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve
Strawberry, cherry, raspberry jam, vanilla, and light oak with floral hints
Yoichi Single Malt
Bold and peaty with notes of brine, smoked meat, dried fruits, and dark chocolate.
Palate
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve
Smooth and fruity with red berries, baking spices, toffee, and a touch of cinnamon
Yoichi Single Malt
Full bodied with rich peat smoke, salted caramel, dark berries, coffee, and a firm malty backbone.
Finish
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve
Medium length with lingering berry sweetness and gentle spice
Yoichi Single Malt
Long and smoky with lingering sea salt, dark fruit, and warming spices.
Key Differences
- • Yoichi Single Malt comes in stronger at 45% ABV compared to Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve's 43%.
- • They come from different distilleries: Yamazaki Distillery and Yoichi Distillery.