Caol Ila 45 Year Old 1979 (cask 7711) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 45 Year Old 1979 (cask 7711) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£825
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
| Caol Ila 45 Year Old 1979 (cask 7711) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Miyagikyo |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 45% |
| Age | 45 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £824.95 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 45 Year Old 1979 (cask 7711) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Caol Ila 45 Year Old 1979 (cask 7711) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £825.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 45 Year Old 1979 (cask 7711) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£824.95 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £824.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 45 Year Old 1979 (cask 7711) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 45 Year Old 1979 (cask 7711) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old