Dalmore 1966 / 40 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Dalmore 1966 / 40 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryDalmoreYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£10000£7299
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 1966 / 40 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner70/100
Value1/100

Dalmore 1966 / 40 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is better value at £7299 vs £10000.

For beginners: Dalmore 1966 / 40 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 1966 / 40 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£10000 vs £7299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 1966 / 40 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyOld Wood

Only Dalmore 1966 / 40 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

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