Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Mortlach
£300
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 50.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299.59 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
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 £300.
For beginners: Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) is more approachable (45/100 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 £299.59)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299.59 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Where to buy
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange