Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki
£10000
| Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £7299 | £10000 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky
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: Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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
- −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 £7299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
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
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Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Only Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old / 2017 Edition Japanese Whisky