Highland Park 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 21604501) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Yamazaki 1984
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 21604501) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£1200
Yamazaki 1984
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£900
| Highland Park 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 21604501) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Yamazaki 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Yamazaki |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 48% |
| Age | 35 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1200 | £899.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 21604501) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Yamazaki 1984
Highland Park 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 21604501) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Yamazaki 1984
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £1200.
For beginners: Yamazaki 1984 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 21604501) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1200 vs £899.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki 1984
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£899.95 vs £1200)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 21604501) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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