Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel 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.
Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel
Balvenie
£220
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 48.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £220 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel
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).
Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel is better value at £220 vs £228.
For beginners: Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel
Pros
- +More affordable (£220 vs £228.43)
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)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £220)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Balvenie 21 Year Old Single Barrel
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)