Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Highland Park 40 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Karuizawa
£2275
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
| Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Highland Park 40 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 48.3% |
| Age | 19 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £2275 | £2995 |
| Rating | — | 4.88/5 |
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Quick verdict
Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £2275 vs £2995.
For beginners: Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£2275 vs £2995)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£2995 vs £2275)
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Highland Park 40 Year Old