Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Littlemill 45 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.1 Robert Muir
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Littlemill 45 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.1 Robert Muir
Littlemill
£11044
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Littlemill 45 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.1 Robert Muir | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Littlemill |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 45 yr |
| Price | £7299 | £11043.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Littlemill 45 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.1 Robert Muir
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Littlemill 45 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.1 Robert Muir
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 £11044.
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
Littlemill 45 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.1 Robert Muir
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£11043.95 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 Littlemill?
Littlemill 45 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.1 Robert Muir is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Only Littlemill 45 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.1 Robert Muir