Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) vs Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park
£197
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.71
£255
| Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) | Craigellachie 23 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Craigellachie |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 46% |
| Age | 19 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £197 | £254.5 |
| Rating | — | 4.71/5 |
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 23 Year Old is rated higher (4.71 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £197 vs £255.
For beginners: Craigellachie 23 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£197 vs £254.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£254.5 vs £197)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Only Craigellachie 23 Year Old