Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Old Perth
★ 5.00
£28
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Highland Park
★ 4.33
£22
| Old Perth Number 1 Release | Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Highland Park |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £27.99 | £22.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £22 vs £28.
For beginners: Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£27.99 vs £22.21)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£22.21 vs £27.99)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth Number 1 Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Perth Number 1 Release
Only Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)