Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
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
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Säntis Malt
£195
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) | Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Säntis Malt |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Switzerland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 65.4% |
| Age | 28 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £228.43 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Quick verdict
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses is better value at £195 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 £195)
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +More affordable (£195 vs £228.43)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.4%) — 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 Säntis?
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses 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 Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses