Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£650
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
| Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Miyagikyo |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 45% |
| Age | 35 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £650 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £650 vs £699.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£650 vs £699)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £650)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (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 Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old