Brorageddon 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry / Old Malt Cask #983 / The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Brorageddon 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry / Old Malt Cask #983 / The Whisky Shop Highland WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryBroraYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£12000£7299
Rating5.00/5

Brorageddon 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry / Old Malt Cask #983 / The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Brorageddon 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry / Old Malt Cask #983 / The Whisky Shop Highland 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).

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is better value at £7299 vs £12000.

For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Brorageddon 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry / Old Malt Cask #983 / The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£12000 vs £7299)
  • 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Brorageddon?

Brorageddon 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry / Old Malt Cask #983 / The Whisky Shop Highland 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 Wood

Only Brorageddon 1972 / 30 Year Old / Sherry / Old Malt Cask #983 / The Whisky Shop Highland Whisky

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitLeathery

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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