Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Auchentoshan
£250
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 51.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak is more approachable (60/100 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 £250)
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Where to buy
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange