Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Lochindaal 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 4359) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)Lochindaal 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 4359) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
DistilleryHighland ParkBruichladdich
RegionIslandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.5%50%
Age28 yr10 yr
Price£228.43£169.94
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Lochindaal 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 4359) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lochindaal 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 4359) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lochindaal 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 4359) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £170 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 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£228.43 vs £169.94)

Lochindaal 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 4359) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£169.94 vs £228.43)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Lochindaal?

Lochindaal 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 4359) - Auld Goonsy's Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyHoneyToasted

Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodLeathery

Only Lochindaal 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 4359) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Fresh FruitOily

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