Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland WhiskyHighland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
DistilleryBladnochHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£416£299
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value17/100

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is better value at £299 vs £416.

For beginners: Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£416 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £416)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland 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 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky

SherriedNuttyDried FruitOld Wood

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokeyHoneyMalt Extract

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