Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£799
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 51.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £699 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £799.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £799)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£799 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)