Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV 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.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Mortlach
£180
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 48.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
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).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV is better value at £180 vs £228.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Pros
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £228.43)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £179.95)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange