Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973 vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973
Fettercairn
£6995
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973 | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Yamazaki |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.5% | 48% |
| Age | 46 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £6995 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973 is better value at £6995 vs £7299.
For beginners: Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£6995 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 18 years)
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 £6995)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 46 Year Old 1973 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.
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
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