Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year OldHighland Park 40 Year Old
DistilleryGlen OrdHighland Park
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.2%48.3%
Age39 yr40 yr
Price£2250£2995
Rating4.88/5

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old is better value at £2250 vs £2995.

For beginners: Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2250 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)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 39 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£2995 vs £2250)

Who should buy Singleton?

Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old

ChocolateHoney

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Tobacco

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