Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 vs Yoichi 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 | Yoichi 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Yoichi |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £2500 |
| Rating | — | 4.33/5 |
Yamazaki Mizunara 2022
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Yamazaki Mizunara 2022
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Yoichi 20 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 is better value at £1999 vs £2500.
For beginners: Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki Mizunara 2022
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£1999 vs £2500)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yoichi 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£2500 vs £1999)
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 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 Yoichi?
Yoichi 20 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.
Tasting notes
Only Yamazaki Mizunara 2022
Only Yoichi 20 Year Old