L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau Cognac vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau CognacYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryMartellYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£6425£7299
Rating5.00/5

L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau Cognac

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).

L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau Cognac is better value at £6425 vs £7299.

For beginners: L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£6425 vs £7299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £6425)

Who should buy L'Or?

L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau Cognac 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

HoneyOld Wood

Only L'Or de Jean Martell Reserve Du Chateau Cognac

Dried FruitNutty

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

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