SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Cragganmore
£225
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
| SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 | Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 55% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £225 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£225 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £225)
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 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.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus