Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkCragganmore
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.1%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£999£750
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £750 vs £999.

For beginners: Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (60/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £750)

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£750 vs £999)

Cons

  • 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 Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyHoneyToasted

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractLeathery

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