Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Logan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint MagnusLogan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkLogan's
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV55%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£299£235
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

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

Logan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Logan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Logan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £235 vs £299.

For beginners: Logan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£299 vs £235)

Logan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£235 vs £299)

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 Logan's?

Logan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus

SmokeyToasted

Only Logan's De Luxe / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

Nutty

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