Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum 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.

Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended RumHighland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFoursquareHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.5%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£195£228.43
Rating5.00/5

Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke52/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £195 vs £228.

For beginners: Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£195 vs £228.43)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£228.43 vs £195)

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Toasted

Only Foursquare Isonomy 17 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

VanillaFresh FruitRubberyNutty

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

SmokeyHoneyOld WoodLeathery

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