Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor) vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor)
The Macallan
£9420
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor) | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.4% | 48% |
| Age | 52 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £9420 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is better value at £7299 vs £9420.
For beginners: Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£9420 vs £7299)
- −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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor) 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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