Ben Wyvis 1972 / Bot.1989 / Munton & Fison Highland Whisky vs Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Ben Wyvis 1972 / Bot.1989 / Munton & Fison Highland WhiskyHighland Park 40 Year Old
DistilleryBen WyvisHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.3%
AgeNAS40 yr
Price£3500£2995
Rating4.88/5

Ben Wyvis 1972 / Bot.1989 / Munton & Fison Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Ben Wyvis 1972 / Bot.1989 / Munton & Fison Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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: Ben Wyvis 1972 / Bot.1989 / Munton & Fison Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ben Wyvis 1972 / Bot.1989 / Munton & Fison Highland 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)

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

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Wyvis 1972 / Bot.1989 / Munton & Fison Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Ben Wyvis 1972 / Bot.1989 / Munton & Fison Highland Whisky

Malt ExtractToastedYeasty

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

SherriedTobaccoDried Fruit

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