Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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.

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyHighland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLongmornHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.5%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£220£228.43
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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).

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £220 vs £228.

For beginners: Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£220 vs £228.43)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£228.43 vs £220)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Toasted

Only Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Cooked FruitChocolateCitricNutty

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

SmokeyHoneyOld WoodLeathery

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