Springbank 31 Year Old 1993 (Cask 188) – Nickolls & Perks Rare Cask Collection vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Springbank 31 Year Old 1993 (Cask 188) – Nickolls & Perks Rare Cask CollectionMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistillerySpringbankMiyagikyo
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.9%45%
Age31 yr15 yr
Price£699.95£699
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 31 Year Old 1993 (Cask 188) – Nickolls & Perks Rare Cask Collection

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Springbank 31 Year Old 1993 (Cask 188) – Nickolls & Perks Rare Cask Collection

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 £700.

For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Springbank 31 Year Old 1993 (Cask 188) – Nickolls & Perks Rare Cask Collection

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£699.95 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 £699.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 31 Year Old 1993 (Cask 188) – Nickolls & Perks Rare Cask Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Springbank 31 Year Old 1993 (Cask 188) – Nickolls & Perks Rare Cask Collection

OilySmokeyLeatheryOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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