Glen Scotia 46 Year Old vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Glen Scotia 46 Year OldYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaYamazaki
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.7%48%
Age46 yr18 yr
Price£6749.99£7299
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 46 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Glen Scotia 46 Year Old

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).

Glen Scotia 46 Year Old is better value at £6750 vs £7299.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 46 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 46 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£6749.99 vs £7299)
  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 18 years)
  • +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 £6749.99)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 46 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Glen Scotia 46 Year Old

SherriedLeatheryDried FruitTobacco

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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