Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£675
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 46.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £699 | £675 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £675)
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£675 vs £699)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)