Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Laphroaig
£180
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Laphroaig |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 54.6% |
| Age | 28 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £228.43 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £180 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)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £179.95)
Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £228.43)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Laphroaig 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask (Master of Malt)