Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 27 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)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£210
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£274
| Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 52.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £209.95 | £273.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £210 vs £274.
For beginners: Mortlach 27 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
- +More affordable (£209.95 vs £273.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 24 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£273.95 vs £209.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 27 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
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