Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Remy Martin 1900 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1940s

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

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)Remy Martin 1900 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1940s
DistilleryYamazakiRemy Martin
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£7299£6000
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Remy Martin 1900 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1940s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Remy Martin 1900 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1940s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Remy Martin 1900 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1940s is better value at £6000 vs £7299.

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

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)

Remy Martin 1900 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1940s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£6000 vs £7299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Remy?

Remy Martin 1900 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1940s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoney

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

Only Remy Martin 1900 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1940s

Cooked FruitDried FruitFragant

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