Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryGlenfarclasYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£6700£7299
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside Whisky

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).

Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside Whisky is better value at £6700 vs £7299.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£6700 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 £6700)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Honey

Only Glenfarclas 1958/ Family Casks X / Sherry Cask #2062 Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried FruitNuttyCooked Fruit

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Old WoodVanilla

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