Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkTullibardine
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.7%43%
Age19 yr25 yr
Price£197£155
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £197.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£197 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £197)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedSmokey

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

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