Linkwood 61 Year Old 1953 (cask 279) - Private Collection Ultra (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 61 Year Old 1953 (cask 279) - Private Collection Ultra (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
£6250
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Linkwood 61 Year Old 1953 (cask 279) - Private Collection Ultra (Gordon & MacPhail) | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 48% |
| Age | 61 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £6250 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 61 Year Old 1953 (cask 279) - Private Collection Ultra (Gordon & MacPhail)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Linkwood 61 Year Old 1953 (cask 279) - Private Collection Ultra (Gordon & MacPhail)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 61 Year Old 1953 (cask 279) - Private Collection Ultra (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £6250 vs £7299.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 61 Year Old 1953 (cask 279) - Private Collection Ultra (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£6250 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (61 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £6250)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 61 Year Old 1953 (cask 279) - Private Collection Ultra (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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