Remy Martin 1878 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1920s vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Remy Martin 1878 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1920sYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryRemy MartinYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£10000£7299
Rating5.00/5

Remy Martin 1878 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1920s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Remy Martin 1878 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1920s

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 £10000.

For beginners: Remy Martin 1878 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1920s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Remy Martin 1878 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1920s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£10000 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 Remy?

Remy Martin 1878 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1920s 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 WoodHoney

Only Remy Martin 1878 Cognac / Fine Champagne / Bot.1920s

Nutty

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Vanilla

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