Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlen FlaglerMiyagikyo
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£699£699
Rating5.00/5

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £699.

For beginners: Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

YeastyHay-like

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Honey

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