Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Highland Park
£400
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | The Macallan |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £399.99 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
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).
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is better value at £399 vs £400.
For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.99 vs £399)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £399.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1980s (1L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
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
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