Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryHighland ParkTomatin
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.5%46.8%
Age24 yr36 yr
Price£209.95£249.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £250.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 24 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £209.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

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

SmokeyHoney

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Cooked FruitVanillaLeathery

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