Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£245
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Invergordon |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 55% | 49.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 39 yr |
| Price | £299 | £244.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £245 vs £299.
For beginners: Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 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 £244.95)
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£244.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)