Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 vs Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£799
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Imperial
£729
| Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 | Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Imperial |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.7% | 51.3% |
| Age | 25 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £799 | £729 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) is better value at £729 vs £799.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 vs £729)
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Pros
- +More affordable (£729 vs £799)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old - Pre 2019 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 Imperial?
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) 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 - Pre 2019
Only Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)