Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland Whisky vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland WhiskyHighland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
DistilleryClynelishHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.1%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£800£999
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland Whisky is better value at £800 vs £999.

For beginners: Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£800 vs £999)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £800)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only Clynelish 1983 / 24 Year Old / Old Malt Cask #3555 Highland Whisky

LeatheryOily

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyHoneyDried Fruit

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