Yamazaki 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask
Yamazaki
£5995
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Yamazaki 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £5995 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Yamazaki 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask
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 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask is better value at £5995 vs £7299.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£5995 vs £7299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −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 £5995)
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask 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
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Only Yamazaki 1995 (bottled 2010) - The Owner's Cask