Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Glen Grant 63 Year Old 1959 - Mr. George Legacy (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Glen Grant 63 Year Old 1959 - Mr. George Legacy (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£6500
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Glen Grant 63 Year Old 1959 - Mr. George Legacy (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 56.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 63 yr |
| Price | £7299 | £6500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Glen Grant 63 Year Old 1959 - Mr. George Legacy (Gordon & MacPhail)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Glen Grant 63 Year Old 1959 - Mr. George Legacy (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 63 Year Old 1959 - Mr. George Legacy (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £6500 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 £6500)
Glen Grant 63 Year Old 1959 - Mr. George Legacy (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£6500 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (63 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 63 Year Old 1959 - Mr. George Legacy (Gordon & MacPhail) 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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