John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary BlendMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerMiyagikyo
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
Age28 yr15 yr
Price£699£699
Rating5.00/5

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend

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: John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy John?

John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only John Walker & Sons 28 Year Old - Bicentenary Blend

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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