Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

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

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection
DistilleryYamazakiSpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age18 yr35 yr
Price£7299£5999
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection is better value at £5999 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 £5999)

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£5999 vs £7299)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 18 years)

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 Springbank?

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

Only Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

SherriedLeatheryTobaccoNutty

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