Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 9173) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 9173) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Glen Grant
£329
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
| Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 9173) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) | Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 55% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £328.69 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 9173) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 9173) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is better value at £299 vs £329.
For beginners: Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 9173) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 9173) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£328.69 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£299 vs £328.69)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 9173) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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