Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Mortlach
£180
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 49% |
| Age | 28 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £228.43 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £179.95)
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £228.43)
Cons
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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