Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium CollectionYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistillerySpringbankYamazaki
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age35 yr18 yr
Price£5999£7299
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

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).

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection is better value at £5999 vs £7299.

For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£5999 vs £7299)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£7299 vs £5999)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Springbank 35 Year Old - Millennium Collection

SherriedLeatheryTobaccoNutty

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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