Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky vs Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

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

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese WhiskyGlen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
DistilleryYamazakiGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%42.3%
AgeNAS60 yr
Price£10000£9765.73
Rating4.64/5

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky

Smoke72/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is rated higher (4.64 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is better value at £9766 vs £10000.

For beginners: Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is more approachable (85/100 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 £9765.73)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More affordable (£9765.73 vs £10000)

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 Glen?

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky

ToastedCitricFresh FruitMedicinal

Only Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Old WoodSherriedVanillaDried Fruit

Explore more