Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 3 (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 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Karuizawa
£3063
| Highland Park 40 Year Old | Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Karuizawa |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 50.1% |
| Age | 40 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £2995 | £3062.95 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | — |
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £3063.
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)
- +More affordable (£2995 vs £3062.95)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£3062.95 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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 40 Year Old
Only Karuizawa 19 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)