Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Hanyu
£6999
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Hanyu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 58.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £7299 | £6999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades is better value at £6999 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 £6999)
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£6999 vs £7299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
- −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 Hanyu?
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades 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
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