Hazelburn 8 Year Old 1998 - Springbank Society vs Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Hazelburn 8 Year Old 1998 - Springbank SocietyHighland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistillerySpringbankHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%57.5%
Age8 yr24 yr
Price£250£209.95
Rating5.00/5

Hazelburn 8 Year Old 1998 - Springbank Society

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Hazelburn 8 Year Old 1998 - Springbank Society

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 £250.

For beginners: Hazelburn 8 Year Old 1998 - Springbank Society is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 8 Year Old 1998 - Springbank Society

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 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 Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 8 Year Old 1998 - Springbank Society 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

SherriedHoney

Only Hazelburn 8 Year Old 1998 - Springbank Society

VanillaFresh Fruit

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

SmokeyOld Wood

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