Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyHighland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
DistilleryFettercairnHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£244£299
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch 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).

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £244 vs £299.

For beginners: Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£244 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 £244)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch 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

HoneyToasted

Only Fettercairn 22 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitDried Fruit

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokeyMalt Extract

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