Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Macallan
£1325
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£799
| Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.2% | 45.7% |
| Age | 28 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1324.95 | £799 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Quick verdict
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 is better value at £799 vs £1325.
For beginners: Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1324.95 vs £799)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Macallan 28 Year Old 1989 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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