Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007 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.

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenfiddichHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%48.5%
Age12 yr28 yr
Price£199£228.43
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

Smoke64/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007 is better value at £199 vs £228.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £228.43)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£228.43 vs £199)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

SmokeyToasted

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Caoran Reserve (Light Tin) - Pre 2007

Malt ExtractNuttyFresh Fruit

Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

HoneyOld WoodLeathery

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