Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland Whisky
Clynelish
£5850
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland Whisky | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £5850 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland Whisky is better value at £5850 vs £7299.
For beginners: Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£5850 vs £7299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £5850)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 1972 / 50 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Highland 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.
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.
Tasting notes
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