Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl)The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryHighland MaltThe Epicurean
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%58.6%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.5£47.89
Rating5.00/5

Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl) is better value at £39 vs £48.

For beginners: Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.5 vs £47.89)

Cons

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

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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 (58.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.89 vs £38.5)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Highland Malt Pot Still (20cl)

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeySherriedChocolate

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