St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland WhiskyHighland Park 40 Year Old
DistillerySt MagdaleneHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.3%
AgeNAS40 yr
Price£2925£2995
Rating4.88/5

St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky is better value at £2925 vs £2995.

For beginners: St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2925 vs £2995)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2995 vs £2925)

Who should buy St?

St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky

NuttyChocolateHoney

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Tobacco

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