Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Miyagikyo Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery

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

Longmorn 15 Year OldMiyagikyo Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery
DistilleryLongmornMiyagikyo
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%48%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Miyagikyo Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £199.

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Miyagikyo Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery 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 Extract

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

HoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Miyagikyo Peated (bottled 2021) - Nikka Discovery

Smokey

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