Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHighland ParkThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.5%50.2%
Age24 yr28 yr
Price£209.95£294.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £295.

For beginners: Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

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

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 24 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£294.95 vs £209.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt #2 28 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

SherriedOld Wood

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

SmokeyHoney

Only Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitTobacco

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