Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish Whiskey vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish WhiskeyYamazaki 1984
DistilleryMidletonYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£700£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £700 vs £900.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£700 vs £899.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £700)

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanillaToasted

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2016 Blended Irish Whiskey

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Yamazaki 1984

Old WoodNutty

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