Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£344
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Auchentoshan
£275
| Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Auchentoshan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 53.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £343.95 | £274.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £275 vs £344.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£343.95 vs £274.99)
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£274.99 vs £343.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor) 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 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 2002 (cask 3512062) - (Duncan Taylor)