Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
DistilleryDalmoreHighland Park
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.5%48.1%
Age31 yr30 yr
Price£919.95£999
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £920 vs £999.

For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£919.95 vs £999)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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 (£999 vs £919.95)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 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

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SherriedChocolateLeathery

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyHoneyToasted

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