Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Scotia
£230
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Island | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 55% |
| Age | 12 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £299 | £230 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £230 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 £230)
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£230 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)