Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£650
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 47.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £699 | £650 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £650 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 £650)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£650 vs £699)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)