Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) vs Highland Park 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 5358) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Booker's
★ 4.70
£85
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 5358) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£142
| Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) | Highland Park 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 5358) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Booker's | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.4% | 59.9% |
| Age | 7 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £84.95 | £141.5 |
| Rating | 4.70/5 | — |
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 5358) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 5358) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is better value at £85 vs £142.
For beginners: Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £141.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 5358) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 7 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£141.5 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Booker's?
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) 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.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 5358) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Only Highland Park 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 5358) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)