Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of SpadesYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryHanyuYamazaki
Region
CountryJapanJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.6%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£6999£7299
Rating5.00/5

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades

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).

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades is better value at £6999 vs £7299.

For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£6999 vs £7299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
  • 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 £6999)

Who should buy Hanyu?

Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades 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.

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 WoodVanilla

Only Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 2000 (bottled 2010) - Four of Spades

Dried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Honey

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