Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryDallas DhuYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£6750£7299
Rating5.00/5

Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside 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).

Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is better value at £6750 vs £7299.

For beginners: Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£6750 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 £6750)

Who should buy Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Dallas Dhu 1969 / 50 Year Old / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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