Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699

Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£795
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 45% | 47.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £699 | £795 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £795.
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 £795)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£795 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 Black?
Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)