Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky
DistilleryYamazakiLittlemill
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£7299£5500
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner70/100
Value1/100

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky 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)

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£5500 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 Littlemill?

Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Old Wood

Only Littlemill 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Lowland Whisky

FragantFresh Fruit

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