Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac 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.
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
Ragnaud Sabourin
£193
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ragnaud Sabourin | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.5% |
| Age | NAS | 28 yr |
| Price | £193 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
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).
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac is better value at £193 vs £228.
For beginners: Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£193 vs £228.43)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £193)
Who should buy Ragnaud?
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)