Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£344
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits
Imperial
£325
| Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Imperial |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 52.8% |
| Age | 26 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £343.95 | £325 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits is better value at £325 vs £344.
For beginners: Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£343.95 vs £325)
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£325 vs £343.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 26 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits 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
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Only Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits