Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Keith
£170
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
| Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 48.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £170 | £228.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £170 vs £228.
For beginners: Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£170 vs £228.43)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 24 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £170)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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
Only Glen Keith 24 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/078) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)