Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£264
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 48.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £263.95 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £228 vs £264.
For beginners: Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 28 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£263.95 vs £228.43)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£228.43 vs £263.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Highland?
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/088) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)