Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Unknown Origin Whisky
£389
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Unknown Origin Whisky |
| Region | Island | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £389.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £389.
For beginners: Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 £389.42)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£389.42 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 Blended?
Blended Malt 1979 (bottled 2023) (cask 5) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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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