Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Glenlochy 35 Year Old 1980 (cask 3231) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699

Glenlochy 35 Year Old 1980 (cask 3231) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory)
Glenlochy
£948
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Glenlochy 35 Year Old 1980 (cask 3231) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Glenlochy |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 48% |
| Age | 15 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £699 | £948.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Glenlochy 35 Year Old 1980 (cask 3231) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Glenlochy 35 Year Old 1980 (cask 3231) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £948.
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 £948.11)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenlochy 35 Year Old 1980 (cask 3231) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£948.11 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 Glenlochy?
Glenlochy 35 Year Old 1980 (cask 3231) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Glenlochy 35 Year Old 1980 (cask 3231) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory)