Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017
Kilkerran
£225
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Kilkerran |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 60.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £299 | £225 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 is more approachable (50/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £225)
Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£225 vs £299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
- −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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017