Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The E&K 5 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
£198
The E&K 5 Year Old
Adelphi
★ 2.43
£125
| Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The E&K 5 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Adelphi |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43.3% | 57.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £197.79 | £124.95 |
| Rating | — | 2.43/5 |
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The E&K 5 Year Old
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The E&K 5 Year Old
Quick verdict
The E&K 5 Year Old is rated higher (2.43 vs 0.00).
The E&K 5 Year Old is better value at £125 vs £198.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£197.79 vs £124.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 2.4)
The E&K 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (2.4/5)
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £197.79)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 The?
The E&K 5 Year Old 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
Only Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only The E&K 5 Year Old