Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Karuizawa
★ 5.00
£6896
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Karuizawa |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 60.7% |
| Age | 18 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £7299 | £6895.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Quick verdict
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky is better value at £6896 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£7299 vs £6895.94)
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£6895.94 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 32 Year Old 1977 (cask 4592) - Noh Whisky 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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