Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Cragganmore
£225
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Cragganmore |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 51% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £299 | £225 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 is more approachable (60/100 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 £225)
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£225 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — 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 SMWS?
SMWS 37.59 22 Year Old 1992 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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