Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky
Macallan
£7000
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macallan | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £7000 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky is better value at £7000 vs £7299.
For beginners: Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£7000 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 £7000)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 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
Only Macallan 1981 / 18 Year Old / ESC 1 / Fino Sherry Butt #9780 Speyside Whisky
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