Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£228
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Imperial
★ 4.33
£193
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Imperial |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 49.2% |
| Age | 28 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £228.43 | £192.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single is better value at £193 vs £228.
For beginners: Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 24 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £192.78)
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single
Pros
- +More affordable (£192.78 vs £228.43)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (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 Imperial?
Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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