Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Lagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay Whisky

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldLagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkLagavulin
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.3%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£2995£2700
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Lagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay Whisky is better value at £2700 vs £2995.

For beginners: Lagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2995 vs £2700)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Lagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£2700 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 Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Old WoodTobacco

Only Lagavulin 1991 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Casks of Distinction Islay Whisky

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

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