Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride vs Rock Island 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Highland Park
★ 3.85
£129
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£100
| Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride | Rock Island 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Rock Island |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £128.66 | £99.62 |
| Rating | 3.85/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Rock Island 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.85).
Rock Island 21 Year Old is better value at £100 vs £129.
For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.66 vs £99.62)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Rock?
Rock Island 21 Year Old 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Rock Island 21 Year Old