Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£810
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Port Ellen |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 51.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £699 | £810 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £810.
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 £810)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£810 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 Port?
Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10355) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)