Tomintoul 1973 / 50 Year Old / Double Wood Matured / Second Edition Speyside Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 1973 / 50 Year Old / Double Wood Matured / Second Edition Speyside Whisky
Tomintoul
£9560
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Tomintoul 1973 / 50 Year Old / Double Wood Matured / Second Edition Speyside Whisky | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £9560 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 1973 / 50 Year Old / Double Wood Matured / Second Edition Speyside Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Tomintoul 1973 / 50 Year Old / Double Wood Matured / Second Edition Speyside 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 £9560.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1973 / 50 Year Old / Double Wood Matured / Second Edition Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 1973 / 50 Year Old / Double Wood Matured / Second Edition Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£9560 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 1973 / 50 Year Old / Double Wood Matured / Second Edition Speyside Whisky 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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