Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition
DistilleryHighland ParkLoch Lomond
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%52.8%
Age30 yr29 yr
Price£999£1500
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is better value at £999 vs £1500.

For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£999 vs £1500)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1500 vs £999)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyDried FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Loch Lomond 29 Year Old Mizanura Cask - 150th Open Limited Edition

VanillaNew WoodFresh FruitFragant

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