Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Remy Martin Louis XIII "Very Old" Cognac / Bot.1960s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Remy Martin Louis XIII "Very Old" Cognac / Bot.1960s
Remy Martin
£5500
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Remy Martin Louis XIII "Very Old" Cognac / Bot.1960s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Remy Martin |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £7299 | £5500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Remy Martin Louis XIII "Very Old" Cognac / Bot.1960s
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Remy Martin Louis XIII "Very Old" Cognac / Bot.1960s
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Remy Martin Louis XIII "Very Old" Cognac / Bot.1960s is better value at £5500 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 £5500)
Remy Martin Louis XIII "Very Old" Cognac / Bot.1960s
Pros
- +More affordable (£5500 vs £7299)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Remy?
Remy Martin Louis XIII "Very Old" Cognac / Bot.1960s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)