Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Highland Park
£98
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£100
| Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi) | Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Tobermory |
| Region | Island | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.9% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £97.96 | £99.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Quick verdict
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi) is better value at £98 vs £100.
For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£97.96 vs £99.99)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £97.96)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi) 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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 10518) (Adelphi)
Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s