Weller Millennium American Whiskey vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Weller Millennium American WhiskeyYamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
DistilleryWellerYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£7200£7299
Rating5.00/5

Weller Millennium American Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

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

Weller Millennium American Whiskey

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).

Weller Millennium American Whiskey is better value at £7200 vs £7299.

For beginners: Weller Millennium American Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Weller Millennium American Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£7200 vs £7299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £7200)

Who should buy Weller?

Weller Millennium American Whiskey 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 Wood

Only Weller Millennium American Whiskey

TobaccoDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)

VanillaHoney

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