Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint MagnusFettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkFettercairn
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV55%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£299£244
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value17/100

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £244 vs £299.

For beginners: Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 £244)

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£244 vs £299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokeyMalt Extract

Only Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitDried Fruit

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