Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkTomatin
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.5%40%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£228.43£192
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky is better value at £192 vs £228.

For beginners: Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £192)

Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£192 vs £228.43)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedOld Wood

Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 9968) - Director's Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyHoneyLeathery

Only Tomatin 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Highland Whisky

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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