Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon
Springbank
£899
| Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Springbank |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £999 | £899 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon is better value at £899 vs £999.
For beginners: Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon is more approachable (50/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £899)
Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£899 vs £999)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Longrow?
Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Only Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon