Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
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
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 54.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £343.95 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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
- +More affordable (£343.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £343.95)
- −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 Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Where to buy
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange