Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£210
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Glenfarclas
£222
| Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 53.8% |
| Age | 24 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £209.95 | £221.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Quick verdict
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £210 vs £222.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£221.81 vs £209.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask 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
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