Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkTullibardine
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.6%43%
Age18 yr25 yr
Price£123.1£155
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £123 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£123.1 vs £155)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£155 vs £123.1)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Highland Park 18 Year Old 1999 (batch 18/019) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedNutty

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