Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited) vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited)Yamazaki 1984
DistilleryHighland ParkYamazaki
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.1%48%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£798.95£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited) is better value at £799 vs £900.

For beginners: Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£798.95 vs £899.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £798.95)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited) 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 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

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

Only Highland Park 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3004) (Limited)

Dried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaToastedNutty

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