Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£625
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £699 | £625 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £625 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 £625)
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£625 vs £699)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Both taste of
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)