Port Ellen 1983 / 13 Year Old / The Cooper's Choice Islay Whisky vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Port Ellen 1983 / 13 Year Old / The Cooper's Choice Islay WhiskyMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryPort EllenMiyagikyo
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£1100£699
Rating5.00/5

Port Ellen 1983 / 13 Year Old / The Cooper's Choice Islay Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Port Ellen 1983 / 13 Year Old / The Cooper's Choice Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £1100.

For beginners: Port Ellen 1983 / 13 Year Old / The Cooper's Choice Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Port Ellen 1983 / 13 Year Old / The Cooper's Choice Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1100 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £1100)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Port?

Port Ellen 1983 / 13 Year Old / The Cooper's Choice Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Port Ellen 1983 / 13 Year Old / The Cooper's Choice Islay Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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