Craigellachie 23 Year Old vs Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.71
£255
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park
£197
| Craigellachie 23 Year Old | Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £254.5 | £197 |
| Rating | 4.71/5 | — |
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 23 Year Old is rated higher (4.71 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £197 vs £255.
For beginners: Craigellachie 23 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£254.5 vs £197)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£197 vs £254.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Only Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)