Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3 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.
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3
Bowmore
£250
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3 | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £250 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3
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).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £228 vs £250.
For beginners: Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £228.43)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£228.43 vs £250)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #3 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
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