Dalmore 21 Year Old vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 21 Year OldMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreMiyagikyo
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.8%45%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£553.5£699
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Dalmore 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 21 Year Old is better value at £554 vs £699.

For beginners: Dalmore 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£553.5 vs £699)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

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 £553.5)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 21 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Dalmore 21 Year Old

SherriedChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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