Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryHighland ParkClynelish
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%50%
Age30 yr30 yr
Price£999£950
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £950 vs £999.

For beginners: Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £950)

Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£950 vs £999)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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

Old Wood

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyHoneyDried FruitToasted

Only Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

OilyLeatherySherriedTobacco

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