Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box) vs 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

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

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
DistilleryHighland Park1512 Spirits
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV52.9%47%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£11.94£7.21
Rating3.75/5

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is rated higher (3.75 vs 0.00).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 vs £12.

For beginners: 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£11.94 vs £7.21)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box) 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 1512?

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)

SherriedHoneyToasted

Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Tobacco

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