Highland Park 40 Year Old vs The Macallan 21 Year Old 1980 (cask 4063) - Exceptional Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
The Macallan 21 Year Old 1980 (cask 4063) - Exceptional Single Cask
The Macallan
£2999
| Highland Park 40 Year Old | The Macallan 21 Year Old 1980 (cask 4063) - Exceptional Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | The Macallan |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 59.3% |
| Age | 40 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £2995 | £2999 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | — |
Highland Park 40 Year Old
The Macallan 21 Year Old 1980 (cask 4063) - Exceptional Single Cask
Highland Park 40 Year Old
The Macallan 21 Year Old 1980 (cask 4063) - Exceptional Single Cask
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: 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 £2999)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Macallan 21 Year Old 1980 (cask 4063) - Exceptional Single Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
- −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 The?
The Macallan 21 Year Old 1980 (cask 4063) - Exceptional Single Cask 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
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Only Highland Park 40 Year Old
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