Redbreast 21 Year Old vs Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Redbreast
★ 4.55
£248
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£339
| Redbreast 21 Year Old | Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Redbreast | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 45.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £248 | £339.06 |
| Rating | 4.55/5 | 5.00/5 |
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.55).
Redbreast 21 Year Old is better value at £248 vs £339.
For beginners: Redbreast 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£248 vs £339.06)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£339.06 vs £248)
Who should buy Redbreast?
Redbreast 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) 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 Redbreast 21 Year Old
Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)