Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
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
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Dalmore
£300
| Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Dalmore |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 59.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £209.95 | £300 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
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 £300.
For beginners: SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 is more approachable (50/100 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
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£300 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 SMWS?
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 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
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