Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask
The Macallan
£7995
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 51.7% |
| Age | 18 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £7299 | £7995 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is better value at £7299 vs £7995.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£7995 vs £7299)
- −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 The?
The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask 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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Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Only The Macallan 30 Year Old 1988 - Exceptional Single Cask