Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal vs Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal
Remy Martin
£8300
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Yamazaki
★ 4.56
£10000
| Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal | Yamazaki 50 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Remy Martin | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 50 yr |
| Price | £8300 | £9999.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.56/5 |
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.56 vs 0.00).
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal is better value at £8300 vs £10000.
For beginners: Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£8300 vs £9999.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£9999.95 vs £8300)
Who should buy Remy?
Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal 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 50 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Magnum / Baccarat Crystal
Only Yamazaki 50 Year Old