Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Bowmore
£684
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Bowmore |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £699 | £683.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £684 vs £699.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £683.71)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£683.71 vs £699)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)