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 Whisky
Clynelish
£3250

Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
| Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky | Highland Park 40 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.3% |
| Age | NAS | 40 yr |
| Price | £3250 | £2995 |
| Rating | — | 4.88/5 |
Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Highland Park 40 Year Old
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
Only Clynelish 1972 / 44 Year Old / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
Only Highland Park 40 Year Old