Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland
Highland Park
£299
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64.1% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (64.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland 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 The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 11 Year Old 2004 - The Battle of Jutland
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)