Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Clynelish
£214
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Clynelish |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £299 | £214 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £214 vs £299.
For beginners: Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 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 £214)
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£214 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 600010) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)