Yamazaki 1984 vs Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Yamazaki 1984Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryYamazakiMidleton
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£899.95£1200
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £1200.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899.95 vs £1200)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £899.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Yamazaki 1984

Old WoodNuttySherried

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2007 Blended Irish Whiskey

HoneyMalt ExtractYeasty

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