Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
DistilleryYamazakiLongmorn
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£7299£6875
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is better value at £6875 vs £7299.

For beginners: Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£7299 vs £6875)

Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£6875 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky 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

Old WoodHoney

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

Only Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried FruitCitric

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