Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Scotia
£230
| Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Island | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 55% |
| Age | 24 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £209.95 | £230 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £230.
For beginners: Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 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
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£230 vs £209.95)
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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glen Scotia 28 Year Old 1992 (cask 34) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)