CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryCRN57°Yamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£6900£7299
Rating5.00/5

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £6900 vs £7299.

For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£6900 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 £6900)

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 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

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

CitricFresh FruitToastedTobacco

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Old WoodVanillaHoney

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