WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Highland Park
£98
| WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £124 | £97.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi) is better value at £98 vs £124.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124 vs £97.96)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£97.96 vs £124)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Only Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)