Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryLongmornYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£5220£7299
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky

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).

Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky is better value at £5220 vs £7299.

For beginners: Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£5220 vs £7299)
  • +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 £5220)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky 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 Wood

Only Longmorn 1970 / 51 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky

SherriedChocolateCitricDried Fruit

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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