Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection
Dalmore
£5995
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 48% |
| Age | 32 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £5995 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - 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 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - 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 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£5995 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — 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 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection 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.
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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