Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach
£1050
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 52.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £699 | £1049.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £1050.
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 £1049.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1049.99 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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
Only Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)