Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

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

Miyagikyo 15 Year OldGlen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryMiyagikyoGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%54%
Age15 yr36 yr
Price£699£699.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value7/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £700.

For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£699 vs £699.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£699.95 vs £699)

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 Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) 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

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNuttyTobacco

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