Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
CRN57°
£6900
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | CRN57° |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £7299 | £6900 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £6900 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 £6900)
CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£6900 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 CRN57°?
CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 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)
Only CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky