Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bunnahabhain
£224
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
| Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Highland Park |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.1% | 55% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £223.94 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £224 vs £299.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£223.94 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £223.94)
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus