Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
£91

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£100
| Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Tobermory |
| Region | Island | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £90.6 | £99.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Quick verdict
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £91 vs £100.
For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£90.6 vs £99.99)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £90.6)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10042) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s