Karuizawa 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 7893) - Noh Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 7893) - Noh Whisky
Karuizawa
£5999
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Karuizawa 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 7893) - Noh Whisky | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.9% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £5999 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Karuizawa 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 7893) - Noh Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Karuizawa 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 7893) - Noh Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 7893) - Noh Whisky is better value at £5999 vs £7299.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 7893) - Noh Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£5999 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (63.9%) — may need water
- −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
- −More expensive (£7299 vs £5999)
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 7893) - Noh Whisky 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.
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
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