Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Mosstowie 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 7622) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013Mosstowie 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 7622) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)
DistilleryHighland ParkMiltonduff
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%51.6%
Age30 yr45 yr
Price£999£1399.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Mosstowie 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 7622) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mosstowie 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 7622) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

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 £1400.

For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

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 £1399.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mosstowie 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 7622) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1399.95 vs £999)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Mosstowie?

Mosstowie 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 7622) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyHoneyToasted

Only Mosstowie 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 7622) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

SherriedLeatheryTobacco

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