Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Tormore 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 15381) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Miyagikyo 15 Year OldTormore 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 15381) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryMiyagikyoTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%56.1%
Age15 yr31 yr
Price£699£675
Rating5.00/5

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Tormore 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 15381) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 15381) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tormore 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 15381) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £675 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 £675)

Tormore 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 15381) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£675 vs £699)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — 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 Tormore?

Tormore 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 15381) - 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

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Tormore 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 15381) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedOld WoodToastedDried Fruit

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