Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Highland Park
★ 4.18
£80
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 4.75
£109
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £79.99 | £108.89 |
| Rating | 4.18/5 | 4.75/5 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (4.75 vs 4.18).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 is better value at £80 vs £109.
For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£79.99 vs £108.89)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 4.8)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.89 vs £79.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice