Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldYamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024
DistilleryHighland ParkYamazaki
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%48%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£3906.25
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Park 40 Year Old is better value at £2995 vs £3906.

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

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£2995 vs £3906.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£3906.25 vs £2995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

Only Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2024

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

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