Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Mortlach
£180
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 48.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £180 vs £228.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £228.43)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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Only Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)