Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Indri Diwali Collectors Edition Indian Whisky 2024

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)Indri Diwali Collectors Edition Indian Whisky 2024
DistilleryHighland ParkPiccadily Agro
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.5%58.5%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£228.43£164.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Indri Diwali Collectors Edition Indian Whisky 2024

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Indri Diwali Collectors Edition Indian Whisky 2024

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Indri Diwali Collectors Edition Indian Whisky 2024 is better value at £165 vs £228.

For beginners: Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£228.43 vs £164.95)

Indri Diwali Collectors Edition Indian Whisky 2024

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£164.95 vs £228.43)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Indri?

Indri Diwali Collectors Edition Indian Whisky 2024 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

Smokey

Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

HoneyToastedOld WoodLeathery

Only Indri Diwali Collectors Edition Indian Whisky 2024

SherriedDried FruitOily

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