Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Karuizawa
£2275
| Highland Park 40 Year Old | Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Karuizawa |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 48.9% |
| Age | 40 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £2995 | £2275 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | — |
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £2275 vs £2995.
For beginners: Highland Park 40 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£2995 vs £2275)
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£2275 vs £2995)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (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 Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 40 Year Old
Only Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)