Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024
Yamazaki
£1600
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Yamazaki |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 48% |
| Age | 25 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £995 | £1600 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1600.
For beginners: Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1600)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1600 vs £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024 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
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara - Tsukuriwake 2024