Green Spot Château Montelena vs High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Green Spot Château Montelena
Spot Whiskey
★ 5.00
£72
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
High Coast
£110
| Green Spot Château Montelena | High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spot Whiskey | High Coast |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 59.8% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £71.5 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Green Spot Château Montelena
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Green Spot Château Montelena
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Green Spot Château Montelena is better value at £72 vs £110.
For beginners: Green Spot Château Montelena is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Green Spot Château Montelena
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£71.5 vs £109.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £71.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Green?
Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Who should buy High?
High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Green Spot Château Montelena
Only High Coast 2012 (bottled 2023) (cask 4333) - Berry Bros. & Rudd