Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
Yamazaki
£1500
| Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Yamazaki |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 48.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £999 | £1500 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
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: Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%) 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)
- +More affordable (£999 vs £1500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £999)
- −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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%) 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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