Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£344
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Jameson
£325
| Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Jameson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 50.2% | 40% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £343.95 | £325 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £325 vs £344.
For beginners: Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£343.95 vs £325)
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£325 vs £343.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Jameson?
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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
Only Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange