Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldSpringbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)
DistilleryHighland ParkSpringbank
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%48.8%
Age40 yr24 yr
Price£2995£2999
Rating4.88/55.00/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) 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 24 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Springbank?

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Tobacco

Only Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

ChocolateNutty

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