Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
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
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Bowmore
£338
| Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Bowmore |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 48% |
| Age | 24 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £209.95 | £337.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
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 £338.
For beginners: Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish 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
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −More expensive (£337.95 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish 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
Both taste of