1812 Indefatigable vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

1812 IndefatigableYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryTasmania DistilleryYamazaki
Region
CountryAustraliaJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%48%
Age14 yr18 yr
Price£5220£7299
Rating5.00/5

1812 Indefatigable

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

1812 Indefatigable

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).

1812 Indefatigable is better value at £5220 vs £7299.

For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

1812 Indefatigable

Pros

  • +More affordable (£5220 vs £7299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £5220)

Who should buy 1812?

1812 Indefatigable suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Old WoodVanilla

Only 1812 Indefatigable

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Honey

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