Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474) 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.
Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)
Teeling
£315
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474) | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 48.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £315 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)
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).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £228 vs £315.
For beginners: Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£315 vs £228.43)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£228.43 vs £315)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474) 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.
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
Only Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)