Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint MagnusInvergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
DistilleryHighland ParkInvergordon
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV55%57.2%
Age12 yr34 yr
Price£299£243.13
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is better value at £243 vs £299.

For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is more approachable (35/100 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 £243.13)

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£243.13 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokeyHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitOily

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