Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldCourvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne
DistilleryHighland ParkCourvoisier
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£2250
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne is better value at £2250 vs £2995.

For beginners: Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne is more approachable (85/100 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 £2250)

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2250 vs £2995)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Courvoisier?

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

SherriedTobacco

Only Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.1 / Vigne

HoneyVanilla

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