Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Littlemill 47 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.2 Jane MacGregor
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Littlemill 47 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.2 Jane MacGregor
Littlemill
£9999
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Littlemill 47 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.2 Jane MacGregor | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Littlemill |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 44.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 47 yr |
| Price | £7299 | £9999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Littlemill 47 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.2 Jane MacGregor
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Littlemill 47 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.2 Jane MacGregor
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 £9999.
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
Littlemill 47 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.2 Jane MacGregor
Pros
- +Longer maturation (47 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£9999 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 Littlemill?
Littlemill 47 Year Old - The Vanguards Collection No.2 Jane MacGregor suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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