Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended Whisky vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended WhiskyHighland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
DistilleryChivas RegalHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£275£299
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended 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).

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended Whisky is better value at £275 vs £299.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£299 vs £275)

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyToasted

Only Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Pininfarina Ice Drop Glass Pack Blended Whisky

VanillaCitric

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokeyMalt Extract

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