Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938 vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938Highland Park 40 Year Old
DistilleryThe GlenlivetHighland Park
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.3%
Age33 yr40 yr
Price£2188.5£2995
Rating4.88/5

Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938 is better value at £2189 vs £2995.

For beginners: Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2188.5 vs £2995)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 33 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£2995 vs £2188.5)

Who should buy Avonside-Glenlivet?

Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Avonside-Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1938

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

SherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

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