Springbank 45 Year Old / Millennium Series Campbeltown Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Springbank 45 Year Old / Millennium Series Campbeltown Whisky
Springbank
£12000

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Springbank 45 Year Old / Millennium Series Campbeltown Whisky | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £12000 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 45 Year Old / Millennium Series Campbeltown Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Springbank 45 Year Old / Millennium Series Campbeltown Whisky
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 £12000.
For beginners: Springbank 45 Year Old / Millennium Series Campbeltown Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Springbank 45 Year Old / Millennium Series Campbeltown Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£12000 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 Springbank?
Springbank 45 Year Old / Millennium Series Campbeltown 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
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