Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky
Linkwood
£399
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Linkwood |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 55% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky
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 £399.
For beginners: Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £299)
- −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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Linkwood 1971 / 17 Year Old / Marks & Spencer Speyside Whisky