Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage vs Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Colonel EH Taylor
£250
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Colonel EH Taylor | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £250 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £228 vs £250.
For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £228.43)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£228.43 vs £250)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
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