Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Brora 35 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2013)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
Brora 35 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2013)
Brora
★ 5.00
£2999
| Highland Park 40 Year Old | Brora 35 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2013) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Brora |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 49.9% |
| Age | 40 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £2995 | £2999 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Brora 35 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2013)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Brora 35 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2013)
Quick verdict
Brora 35 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2013) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.88).
Highland Park 40 Year Old is better value at £2995 vs £2999.
For beginners: Highland Park 40 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£2995 vs £2999)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 35 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Brora 35 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2013)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£2999 vs £2995)
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.
Who should buy Brora?
Brora 35 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2013) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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