Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Highland Park
£179
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £179.23 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £179 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£179.23 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £179.23)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 374) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve