Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year OldHighland Park 40 Year Old
DistilleryGlen OrdHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.9%48.3%
Age40 yr40 yr
Price£2999£2995
Rating4.88/5

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 40 Year Old is better value at £2995 vs £2999.

For beginners: Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2999 vs £2995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£2995 vs £2999)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Singleton?

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 40 Year Old 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

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

ChocolateOily

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Tobacco

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