Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) vs Redbreast 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£339
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Redbreast
★ 4.55
£248
| Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) | Redbreast 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Redbreast |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 45.2% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £339.06 | £248 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.55/5 |
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.55).
Redbreast 21 Year Old is better value at £248 vs £339.
For beginners: Redbreast 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£339.06 vs £248)
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£248 vs £339.06)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Redbreast?
Redbreast 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1992 (cask 1272) - The Pearls Of Scotland Golden Pearl Collection (Gordon & Company)
Only Redbreast 21 Year Old