Yamazaki 50 Year Old vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Yamazaki
★ 4.56
£10000
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki
£10000
| Yamazaki 50 Year Old | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 57% | 40% |
| Age | 50 yr | NAS |
| Price | £9999.95 | £10000 |
| Rating | 4.56/5 | — |
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.56 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki 50 Year Old is better value at £10000 vs £10000.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£9999.95 vs £10000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£10000 vs £9999.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 50 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky