Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023
Loch Lomond
£1395
| Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 43.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £999 | £1395 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is better value at £999 vs £1395.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 affordable (£999 vs £1395)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1395 vs £999)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Only Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023
Where to buy
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1998 Exclusive Cask (cask 22/292-1) - 151st Open Royal Liverpool 2023
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange