Fettercairn 40 Year Old vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 40 Year OldHighland Park 40 Year Old
DistilleryFettercairnHighland Park
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.9%48.3%
Age40 yr40 yr
Price£3500£2995
Rating5.00/54.88/5

Fettercairn 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value1/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

Fettercairn 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 40 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.88).

Highland Park 40 Year Old is better value at £2995 vs £3500.

For beginners: Fettercairn 40 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£3500 vs £2995)

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£2995 vs £3500)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Fettercairn 40 Year Old

ChocolateCitricNuttyLeathery

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

SherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

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