Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) 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.

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryHighland ParkHighland Park
RegionIslandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.5%
Age22 yr28 yr
Price£199.95£228.43
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) is better value at £200 vs £228.

For beginners: Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £228.43)

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 22 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£228.43 vs £199.95)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) 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 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

SmokeyOld WoodLeathery

Only Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

Sherried

Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

HoneyToasted

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