Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Clynelish
£219
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
| Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 55% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £218.56 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £219 vs £299.
For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£218.56 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −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 £218.56)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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.
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 Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus