Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish WhiskeyHighland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
DistilleryMidletonHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%48.1%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£1250£999
Rating5.00/5

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is better value at £999 vs £1250.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£1250 vs £999)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£999 vs £1250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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

HoneyToasted

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2000 Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyDried FruitOld Wood

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