Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) vs Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Aberlour
£950
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£999
| Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) | Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £950 | £999 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013
Quick verdict
Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) is better value at £950 vs £999.
For beginners: Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£950 vs £999)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 vs £950)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 25 Year Old 1964 (bottled 1989)
Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013