Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHighland ParkGlenturret
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.7%
Age18 yr35 yr
Price£199£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017 is better value at £199 vs £200.

For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Highland Park 18 Year Old - Pre 2017

SmokeyToastedLeathery

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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