Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Hazelburn 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Hazelburn 12 Year Old
Springbank
★ 4.58
£250
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Hazelburn 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Springbank |
| Region | Island | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.58/5 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Hazelburn 12 Year Old
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Hazelburn 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.58).
Hazelburn 12 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Hazelburn 12 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £250)
Hazelburn 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Hazelburn 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange