Mortlach 1954 / 65 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.

Mortlach 1954 / 65 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside WhiskyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryMortlachYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£9700£7299
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 1954 / 65 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Mortlach 1954 / 65 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).

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is better value at £7299 vs £9700.

For beginners: Mortlach 1954 / 65 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 1954 / 65 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£9700 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 1954 / 65 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 Mortlach 1954 / 65 Year Old / Private Collection Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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