Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
£49
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 5.00
£46
| Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 55% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.32 | £45.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £49.
For beginners: Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.32 vs £45.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £49.32)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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
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