Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
Ichiro
£300
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Ichiro |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 53.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £299.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
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 £300.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 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 £299.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299.95 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 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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