Karuizawa Raku-Yaki 1999-2000 vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa Raku-Yaki 1999-2000
Karuizawa
£7500
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Karuizawa Raku-Yaki 1999-2000 | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £7500 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Karuizawa Raku-Yaki 1999-2000
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Karuizawa Raku-Yaki 1999-2000
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
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: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa Raku-Yaki 1999-2000
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa Raku-Yaki 1999-2000 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
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