Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Yamazaki 25 Year Old MizunaraYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryYamazakiYamazaki
Region
CountryJapanJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48%
Age25 yr18 yr
Price£9223.5£7299
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara

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 £9224.

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

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£9223.5 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara 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 Wood

Only Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara

Dried FruitToastedFragantSherried

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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