Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pulteney
£218
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Pulteney |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 56.2% |
| Age | 28 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £228.43 | £217.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £218 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 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.43 vs £217.5)
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£217.5 vs £228.43)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −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 Pulteney?
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Pulteney 23 Year Old 2002 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)