Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dalmore
£6000

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £6000 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch 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).
Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £6000 vs £7299.
For beginners: Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£6000 vs £7299)
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 £6000)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch 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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