Highland Park 24 Year Old 1987 (cask 1546) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1987 (cask 1546) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Highland Park
£104
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Booker's
★ 4.70
£85
| Highland Park 24 Year Old 1987 (cask 1546) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Booker's |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.6% | 62.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £103.95 | £84.95 |
| Rating | — | 4.70/5 |
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1987 (cask 1546) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1987 (cask 1546) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Quick verdict
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is better value at £85 vs £104.
For beginners: Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1987 (cask 1546) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£103.95 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £103.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1987 (cask 1546) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Booker's?
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) 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 Highland Park 24 Year Old 1987 (cask 1546) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)