Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Littlemill
£5500
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Yamazaki |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 48% |
| Age | 40 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £5500 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition is better value at £5500 vs £7299.
For beginners: Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£5500 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 18 years)
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 £5500)
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial 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.
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
Only Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition