Pinet Castillon 1857 Cognac / Grande Champagne / Bot.1920s vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pinet Castillon 1857 Cognac / Grande Champagne / Bot.1920s
Castillon
£6000
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Pinet Castillon 1857 Cognac / Grande Champagne / Bot.1920s | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Castillon | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £6000 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pinet Castillon 1857 Cognac / Grande Champagne / Bot.1920s
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Pinet Castillon 1857 Cognac / Grande Champagne / Bot.1920s
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pinet Castillon 1857 Cognac / Grande Champagne / Bot.1920s is better value at £6000 vs £7299.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Pinet Castillon 1857 Cognac / Grande Champagne / Bot.1920s
Pros
- +More affordable (£6000 vs £7299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £6000)
Who should buy Pinet?
Pinet Castillon 1857 Cognac / Grande Champagne / Bot.1920s 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
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