Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GrantMiyagikyo
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%45%
Age36 yr15 yr
Price£699.95£699
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value7/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £700.

For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£699.95 vs £699)

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£699 vs £699.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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