Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Bowmore
£835
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
| Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Miyagikyo |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.4% | 45% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £835 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £835.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£835 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £835)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
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