Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Dalmore 33 Year Old 1978 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

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

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)Dalmore 33 Year Old 1978 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection
DistilleryYamazakiDalmore
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%47.1%
Age18 yr33 yr
Price£7299£8999
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Dalmore 33 Year Old 1978 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 33 Year Old 1978 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

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 £8999.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Dalmore 33 Year Old 1978 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 18 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£8999 vs £7299)
  • 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 33 Year Old 1978 (cask 1) - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoney

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

Only Dalmore 33 Year Old 1978 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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