Hine 1834 Cognac / Bot.1920s vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Hine 1834 Cognac / Bot.1920sYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryHineYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£7500£7299
Rating5.00/5

Hine 1834 Cognac / Bot.1920s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Hine 1834 Cognac / Bot.1920s

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).

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is better value at £7299 vs £7500.

For beginners: Hine 1834 Cognac / Bot.1920s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hine 1834 Cognac / Bot.1920s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£7500 vs £7299)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hine?

Hine 1834 Cognac / Bot.1920s 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 WoodHoney

Only Hine 1834 Cognac / Bot.1920s

NuttySherried

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

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