Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) vs Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Imperial
£729
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£799
| Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) | Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 45.7% |
| Age | 33 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £729 | £799 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Quick verdict
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) is better value at £729 vs £799.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Pros
- +More affordable (£729 vs £799)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 25 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 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 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 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 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 Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Only Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019