Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki
£10000
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Glenfarclas
★ 4.83
£9883
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky | Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Glenfarclas |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40.6% |
| Age | NAS | 50 yr |
| Price | £10000 | £9882.5 |
| Rating | — | 4.83/5 |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is better value at £9883 vs £10000.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£10000 vs £9882.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£9882.5 vs £10000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter