Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Port Askaig 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
Port Askaig
£375
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Port Askaig 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Port Askaig |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 45.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £375 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
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 £375.
For beginners: Port Askaig 30 Year Old 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)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £375)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£375 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Port?
Port Askaig 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Askaig 30 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange