Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish
£730
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 42.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £699 | £729.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £730.
For beginners: Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £729.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£729.95 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)