Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryGlenfiddichYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£6500£7299
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve 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).

Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky is better value at £6500 vs £7299.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£6500 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 £6500)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve 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

Old WoodHoney

Only Glenfiddich 1961 / 35 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky

Dried FruitSherriedToasted

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

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