Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s
A.C. Meukow
£6000
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | A.C. Meukow |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £7299 | £6000 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s is better value at £6000 vs £7299.
For beginners: Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s is more approachable (85/100 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)
Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£6000 vs £7299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Meukow?
Meukow Cognac No.7 / Vintage 1842 / Grande Champagne / Bot.1940s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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