Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Yamazaki 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Yamazaki 25 Year Old
Yamazaki
★ 4.14
£5811
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Yamazaki 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £7299 | £5810.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.14/5 |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki 25 Year Old
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).
Yamazaki 25 Year Old is better value at £5811 vs £7299.
For beginners: Yamazaki 25 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£7299 vs £5810.95)
Yamazaki 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£5810.95 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 25 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Yamazaki 25 Year Old