Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

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

Miyagikyo 15 Year OldDallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky
DistilleryMiyagikyoDallas Dhu
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£699£750
Rating5.00/5

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

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 £750.

For beginners: Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky 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 £750)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£750 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 Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

Only Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

Old WoodVanillaToasted

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