Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomatin
£250
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Tomatin |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 46.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £299 | £249.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 £249.95)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 12 years)
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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)