Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017
Caol Ila
£199
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Caol Ila |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 55.8% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £228.43 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017 is better value at £199 vs £228.
For beginners: Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £199)
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199 vs £228.43)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017
Where to buy
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2017
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange