Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland WhiskyHighland Park 40 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.3%
AgeNAS40 yr
Price£3250£2995
Rating4.88/5

Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 40 Year Old is better value at £2995 vs £3250.

For beginners: Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£3250 vs £2995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£2995 vs £3250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodTobacco

Only Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

LeatheryNuttyMossy

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

SherriedDried Fruit

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