CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Yamazaki 25 Year Old

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

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyYamazaki 25 Year Old
DistilleryCRN57°Yamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£6900£5810.95
Rating4.14/5

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value1/100

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 25 Year Old is rated higher (4.14 vs 0.00).

Yamazaki 25 Year Old is better value at £5811 vs £6900.

For beginners: Yamazaki 25 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£6900 vs £5810.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.1)

Yamazaki 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.1/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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.

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

Toasted

Only CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

CitricFresh FruitTobacco

Only Yamazaki 25 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedVanillaHoney

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