Brora 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing / For The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Brora 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing / For The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky
Brora
£7500
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Brora 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing / For The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brora | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £7500 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Brora 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing / For The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Brora 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing / For The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
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 £7500.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Brora 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing / For The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£7500 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Brora?
Brora 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing / For The Whisky Shop Highland 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
Only Brora 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing / For The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky
Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)