Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Inchgower
£250
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Inchgower |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £250)
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Where to buy
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange