Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£295
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Glengoyne |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 46.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £299 | £295 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks is better value at £295 vs £299.
For beginners: Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £295)
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£295 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks 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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Where to buy
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange