Secret Speyside Distillery 59 Year Old 1956 Competition Exclusive (Master of Malt) vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Speyside Distillery 59 Year Old 1956 Competition Exclusive (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
£9995
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Secret Speyside Distillery 59 Year Old 1956 Competition Exclusive (Master of Malt) | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.5% | 48% |
| Age | 59 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £9995 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Speyside Distillery 59 Year Old 1956 Competition Exclusive (Master of Malt)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Secret Speyside Distillery 59 Year Old 1956 Competition Exclusive (Master of Malt)
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 £9995.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Secret Speyside Distillery 59 Year Old 1956 Competition Exclusive (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (59 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£9995 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 Secret?
Secret Speyside Distillery 59 Year Old 1956 Competition Exclusive (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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