Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 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.
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond
£190
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Loch Lomond 21 Year Old | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £189.9 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
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).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old is better value at £190 vs £228.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£189.9 vs £228.43)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £189.9)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Loch Lomond 21 Year Old
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)