Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
Miyagikyo
£599
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £599 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £599.
For beginners: Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£599 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Miyagikyo?
Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018) 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
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