Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£225
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 60.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £224.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £224.95)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£224.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)