Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

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

Highland Park 40 Year OldSingleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkGlen Ord
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%45.9%
Age40 yr40 yr
Price£2995£2999
Rating4.88/5

Highland Park 40 Year Old

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 40 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

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 £2999.

For beginners: Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old 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 £2999)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2999 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 Singleton?

Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old 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

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Highland Park 40 Year Old

Tobacco

Only Singleton of Glen Ord 40 Year Old

ChocolateOily

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