Dalmore 30 Year Old 1981 (cask 4) - Constellation Collection vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1981 (cask 4) - Constellation Collection
Dalmore
£5995
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Dalmore 30 Year Old 1981 (cask 4) - Constellation Collection | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Yamazaki |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £5995 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1981 (cask 4) - Constellation Collection
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1981 (cask 4) - Constellation Collection
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1981 (cask 4) - Constellation Collection is better value at £5995 vs £7299.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1981 (cask 4) - Constellation Collection
Pros
- +More affordable (£5995 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −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 £5995)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 30 Year Old 1981 (cask 4) - Constellation Collection is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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