Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840) vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840)
Glenturret
£350
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
| Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840) | Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 55% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £350 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840)
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 £350.
For beginners: Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840) 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
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Only Glenturret 14 Year Old 1993 (cask 840)
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