The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) vs Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenturretHighland Park
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%50%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£48.42£43.3
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £48.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £43.3)

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£43.3 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyHoney

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

ToastedVanilla

Only Highland Park 11 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

OilyLeathery

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