Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Port Ellen
£595
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 62.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £699 | £595 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur) is better value at £595 vs £699.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £595)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£595 vs £699)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −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 Port?
Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur) 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 Port Ellen 15 Year Old 1981 (cask 1391) - Cask Master Selection No.3 (The Whisky Connoisseur)