Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box) vs Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

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

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
DistilleryHighland ParkTuthilltown Spirits
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV52.9%46%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£11.94£10.5
Rating3.71/5

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is rated higher (3.71 vs 0.00).

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is better value at £11 vs £12.

For beginners: Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£11.94 vs £10.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.7)

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.7/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Hudson?

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Light (without Presentation Box)

Sherried

Only Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

New Wood

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