Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clynelish
£215
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 48.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £214.95 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £215 vs £228.
For beginners: Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£214.95 vs £228.43)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £214.95)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Clynelish 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)