Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

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

Miyagikyo 15 Year OldMortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
DistilleryMiyagikyoMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%45.9%
Age15 yr38 yr
Price£699£779.5
Rating5.00/5

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

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 £780.

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 affordable (£699 vs £779.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£779.5 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

Old WoodTobaccoLeatheryNuttyDried Fruit

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