Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Highland Park
£200
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is better value at £199 vs £200.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)