Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldBunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkBunnahabhain
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£2635
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky is better value at £2635 vs £2995.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £2635)

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2635 vs £2995)

Cons

  • 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

TobaccoDried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 2018 Release Islay Whisky

LeatheryOily

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