Highland Park 15 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryHighland ParkCopper Rivet Distillery
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%56.2%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£68.95£47.3
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner30/100
Value73/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £69.

For beginners: Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.95 vs £47.3)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £68.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 15 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi) 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 Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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 15 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)

SmokeySherriedHoneyToastedMedicinal

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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