Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Glenmorangie
£965
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
| Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto | Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £964.5 | £999 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto is better value at £965 vs £999.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Pros
- +More affordable (£964.5 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)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £964.5)
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013