Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask vs Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family CaskHighland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenfarclasHighland Park
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%57.5%
Age22 yr24 yr
Price£221.81£209.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner40/100
Value24/100

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £210 vs £222.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£221.81 vs £209.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodHoney

Only Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask

VanillaCooked Fruit

Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smokey

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