Highland Park 18 Year Old vs Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 18 Year Old
Highland Park
£125
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Booker's
★ 4.70
£85
| Highland Park 18 Year Old | Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Booker's |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 62.4% |
| Age | 18 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £124.5 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.70/5 |
Highland Park 18 Year Old
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Highland Park 18 Year Old
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Quick verdict
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is better value at £85 vs £125.
For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.5 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £124.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 18 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 Booker's?
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 18 Year Old
Only Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)