Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & Harris vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & HarrisHighland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
DistilleryBunnahabhainHighland Park
RegionIslayIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48.1%
Age48 yr30 yr
Price£799£999
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & Harris

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & Harris

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & Harris is better value at £799 vs £999.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & Harris is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & Harris

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£799 vs £999)
  • +Longer maturation (48 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £799)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & Harris 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 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 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

SmokeyOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1978 (cask 7588) - Ferg & Harris

SherriedLeathery

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

HoneyToasted

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