Highland Park 13 Year Old 1995 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) vs The Deveron 18 Year Old

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

Highland Park 13 Year Old 1995 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)The Deveron 18 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkThe Deveron
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age13 yr18 yr
Price£46.02£62.94
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 13 Year Old 1995 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Highland Park 13 Year Old 1995 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 13 Year Old 1995 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £46 vs £63.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 13 Year Old 1995 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.02 vs £62.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.94 vs £46.02)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 13 Year Old 1995 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 18 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Highland Park 13 Year Old 1995 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokeyOld Wood

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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