Dallas Dhu 50 Year Old 1969 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Dallas Dhu 50 Year Old 1969 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryDallas DhuYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.1%48%
Age50 yr18 yr
Price£6750£7299
Rating5.00/5

Dallas Dhu 50 Year Old 1969 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Dallas Dhu 50 Year Old 1969 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

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).

Dallas Dhu 50 Year Old 1969 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £6750 vs £7299.

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

Dallas Dhu 50 Year Old 1969 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£6750 vs £7299)
  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 18 years)
  • +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 £6750)

Who should buy Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 50 Year Old 1969 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Dallas Dhu 50 Year Old 1969 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

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