Talisker 47 Year Old Magma vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Talisker 47 Year Old MagmaHighland Park 40 Year Old
DistilleryTaliskerHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%48.3%
Age47 yr40 yr
Price£4700£2995
Rating4.88/5

Talisker 47 Year Old Magma

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Talisker 47 Year Old Magma

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 £4700.

For beginners: Highland Park 40 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Talisker 47 Year Old Magma

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (47 vs 40 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£4700 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 £4700)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Talisker?

Talisker 47 Year Old Magma suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Wood

Only Talisker 47 Year Old Magma

SmokeyLeatheryToastedOily

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

SherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

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