Highland Park 40 Year Old vs St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky
St Magdalene
£2925
| Highland Park 40 Year Old | St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | St Magdalene |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 48.3% | 40% |
| Age | 40 yr | NAS |
| Price | £2995 | £2925 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | — |
Highland Park 40 Year Old
St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky
Highland Park 40 Year Old
St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky
Quick verdict
Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).
St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky is better value at £2925 vs £2995.
For beginners: St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £2925)
St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£2925 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 St?
St Magdalene 1982 / 40 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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