Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022)
Fettercairn
£6995
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Fettercairn |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 42.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 46 yr |
| Price | £7299 | £6995 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022) is better value at £6995 vs £7299.
For beginners: Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022) 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 £6995)
Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£6995 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (46 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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 46 Year Old (bottled 2022) 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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