Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Inchgower 1967 / Bot.1988 / Sherry Cask / The Costumes Speyside Whisky

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldInchgower 1967 / Bot.1988 / Sherry Cask / The Costumes Speyside Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkInchgower
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£3500
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

Inchgower 1967 / Bot.1988 / Sherry Cask / The Costumes Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 1967 / Bot.1988 / Sherry Cask / The Costumes Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 40 Year Old is better value at £2995 vs £3500.

For beginners: Inchgower 1967 / Bot.1988 / Sherry Cask / The Costumes Speyside Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£2995 vs £3500)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchgower 1967 / Bot.1988 / Sherry Cask / The Costumes Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£3500 vs £2995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 40 Year Old 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 1967 / Bot.1988 / Sherry Cask / The Costumes Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Tobacco

Only Inchgower 1967 / Bot.1988 / Sherry Cask / The Costumes Speyside Whisky

SmokeyToasted

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