Highland Park 40 Year Old vs St Magdalene 20 Year Old / Waterloo Street Lowland Whisky

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldSt Magdalene 20 Year Old / Waterloo Street Lowland Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkSt Magdalene
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£3500
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

St Magdalene 20 Year Old / Waterloo Street Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

St Magdalene 20 Year Old / Waterloo Street Lowland Whisky

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 £3500.

For beginners: St Magdalene 20 Year Old / Waterloo Street Lowland 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 affordable (£2995 vs £3500)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

St Magdalene 20 Year Old / Waterloo Street Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£3500 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 St?

St Magdalene 20 Year Old / Waterloo Street Lowland 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 Wood

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

SherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

Only St Magdalene 20 Year Old / Waterloo Street Lowland Whisky

Malt ExtractHoneyVegetativeToasted

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