The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release) vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release)
The Macallan
£5999
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release) | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £5999 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release) is better value at £5999 vs £7299.
For beginners: The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£5999 vs £7299)
- +Longer maturation (30 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 The?
The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak (2019 Release) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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