Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

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

Miyagikyo 15 Year OldGlen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky
DistilleryMiyagikyoGlen Flagler
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£699£699
Rating5.00/5

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky is better value at £699 vs £699.

For beginners: Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • 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 Glen?

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Honey

Only Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

YeastyHay-like

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