Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39 vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
DistilleryGrosperrinHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.1%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£715£999
Rating5.00/5

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39 is better value at £715 vs £999.

For beginners: Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£715 vs £999)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £715)

Who should buy Grosperrin?

Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39 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 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitToasted

Only Grosperrin Grande Champagne Heritage N.39

LeatheryFresh FruitTobacco

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyHoneyOld Wood

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