Tesseron Extreme Cognac vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Tesseron Extreme CognacYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryTesseronYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£5940£7299
Rating5.00/5

Tesseron Extreme Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Tesseron Extreme Cognac

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).

Tesseron Extreme Cognac is better value at £5940 vs £7299.

For beginners: Tesseron Extreme Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tesseron Extreme Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£5940 vs £7299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £5940)

Who should buy Tesseron?

Tesseron Extreme Cognac 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 WoodVanilla

Only Tesseron Extreme Cognac

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

Honey

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