Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
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
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Midleton
£205
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Midleton |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 48.5% | 46% |
| Age | 28 yr | NAS |
| Price | £228.43 | £204.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) is better value at £205 vs £228.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) is more approachable (60/100 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 £204.95)
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Pros
- +More affordable (£204.95 vs £228.43)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Tasting notes
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