Very Old and Rare Whisky Cabinet vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Very Old and Rare Whisky CabinetYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryDrinks by the DramYamazaki
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV48%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£9999.95£7299
Rating5.00/5

Very Old and Rare Whisky Cabinet

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Very Old and Rare Whisky Cabinet

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).

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is better value at £7299 vs £10000.

For beginners: Very Old and Rare Whisky Cabinet is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Very Old and Rare Whisky Cabinet

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£9999.95 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 Very?

Very Old and Rare Whisky Cabinet 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.

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 WoodVanillaHoney

Only Very Old and Rare Whisky Cabinet

SherriedToasted

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