Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Auchentoshan
£399
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 58.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
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 £399.
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 affordable (£299 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 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
Only Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Where to buy
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange