Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryGlenglassaughYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£7125£7299
Rating5.00/5

Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland 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).

Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland Whisky is better value at £7125 vs £7299.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£7125 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 £7125)

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland 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 Glenglassaugh 1974 / 48 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #1863 Highland Whisky

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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