Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Highland Park
★ 4.50
£267
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£335
| Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 44.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £266.55 | £334.62 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £267 vs £335.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£266.55 vs £334.62)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£334.62 vs £266.55)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 1994 (bottled 2015) (cask 33) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish