Highland Park 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The Wolf vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Highland Park 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The WolfMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryHighland ParkCopper Rivet Distillery
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42.3%56.2%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£77.5£47.3
Rating4.36/55.00/5

Highland Park 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The Wolf

Smoke64/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner80/100
Value56/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Highland Park 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The Wolf

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.36).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £78.

For beginners: Highland Park 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The Wolf is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The Wolf

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£77.5 vs £47.3)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £77.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The Wolf is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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 14 Year Old Loyalty Of The Wolf

SherriedSmokeyVanillaDried FruitHoney

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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