Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 6508) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 6508) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Bunnahabhain
£1036
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
| Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 6508) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) | Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Miyagikyo |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 45% |
| Age | 40 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £1035.83 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 6508) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 6508) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
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 £1036.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 6508) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1035.83 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 £1035.83)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 6508) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 6508) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old