Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan
★ 4.83
£999
| Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | The Macallan |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 43.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £999 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.83/5 |
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £999 vs £999.
For beginners: Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 29 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Macallan?
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Only Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)