GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 6118) - Single Cask vs Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 6118) - Single CaskHighland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenAllachieHighland Park
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.1%50.2%
Age31 yr26 yr
Price£530£343.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 6118) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 6118) - Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £344 vs £530.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 6118) - Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 6118) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 26 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£530 vs £343.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£343.95 vs £530)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 6118) - Single Cask 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.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Old WoodToasted

Only GlenAllachie 31 Year Old 1989 (cask 6118) - Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyHoney

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