Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
St. Magdalene
£899
| Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | St. Magdalene |
| Region | Island | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 50% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £999 | £899 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £899 vs £999.
For beginners: St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £899)
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£899 vs £999)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 St.?
St. Magdalene 25 Year Old 1982 (cask 4282) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
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