Lagavulin 2000 / 22 Year Old / Islaga / My Name Is Whisky Islay Whisky vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Lagavulin 2000 / 22 Year Old / Islaga / My Name Is Whisky Islay WhiskyMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryLagavulinMiyagikyo
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£1096£699
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 2000 / 22 Year Old / Islaga / My Name Is Whisky Islay Whisky

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Lagavulin 2000 / 22 Year Old / Islaga / My Name Is Whisky Islay 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 £1096.

For beginners: Lagavulin 2000 / 22 Year Old / Islaga / My Name Is Whisky Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Lagavulin 2000 / 22 Year Old / Islaga / My Name Is Whisky Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1096 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £1096)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 2000 / 22 Year Old / Islaga / My Name Is Whisky Islay 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

Only Lagavulin 2000 / 22 Year Old / Islaga / My Name Is Whisky Islay Whisky

KipperySmokeyTobaccoDried FruitToasted

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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