Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Tomatin 40 Year Old

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013Tomatin 40 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkTomatin
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%43%
Age30 yr40 yr
Price£999£995.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Tomatin 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 40 Year Old is better value at £996 vs £999.

For beginners: Tomatin 40 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £995.95)

Tomatin 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£995.95 vs £999)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Tomatin 40 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitTobaccoNutty

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