Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Scotia
£230
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
| Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Highland Park |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 55% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £230 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £230 vs £299.
For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£230 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £230)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus