Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Highland Single Malt 22 Year Old - Whisky Sponge Equilibrium Three (Decadent Drinks)

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint MagnusHighland Single Malt 22 Year Old - Whisky Sponge Equilibrium Three (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryHighland ParkDecadent Drinks
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%53%
Age12 yr22 yr
Price£299£214.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value17/100

Highland Single Malt 22 Year Old - Whisky Sponge Equilibrium Three (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Single Malt 22 Year Old - Whisky Sponge Equilibrium Three (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Single Malt 22 Year Old - Whisky Sponge Equilibrium Three (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £215 vs £299.

For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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 (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£299 vs £214.95)

Highland Single Malt 22 Year Old - Whisky Sponge Equilibrium Three (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£214.95 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus 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 Highland?

Highland Single Malt 22 Year Old - Whisky Sponge Equilibrium Three (Decadent Drinks) 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

Smokey

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Highland Single Malt 22 Year Old - Whisky Sponge Equilibrium Three (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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