Glencadam 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 2331) - Single Cask vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Glencadam 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 2331) - Single CaskMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryGlencadamMiyagikyo
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%45%
Age31 yr15 yr
Price£568.59£699
Rating5.00/5

Glencadam 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 2331) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Glencadam 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 2331) - Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glencadam 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 2331) - Single Cask is better value at £569 vs £699.

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

Glencadam 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 2331) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£568.59 vs £699)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 £568.59)

Who should buy Glencadam?

Glencadam 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 2331) - Single Cask 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Glencadam 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 2331) - Single Cask

VanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Malt Extract

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