Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Imperial
£729
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
| Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) | Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 48.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £729 | £999 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) is better value at £729 vs £999.
For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Pros
- +More affordable (£729 vs £999)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £729)
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) 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.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 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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Only Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013