Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£383
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £382.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is better value at £299 vs £383.
For beginners: Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 affordable (£299 vs £382.64)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£382.64 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 13722) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange