Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkDallas Dhu
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%40%
Age30 yr23 yr
Price£999£895
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

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

Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old is better value at £895 vs £999.

For beginners: Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £895)

Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£895 vs £999)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyHoneyToasted

Only Dallas Dhu 23 Year Old

SherriedTobacco

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