Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint MagnusIchiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021
DistilleryHighland ParkIchiro
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55%53.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£299£299.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is better value at £299 vs £300.

For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 is more approachable (45/100 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 affordable (£299 vs £299.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£299.95 vs £299)
  • 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 Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 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

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

Smokey

Only Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021

Vanilla

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