Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35cl vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35clOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryHighland ParkOld Perth
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£21.02£28.94
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35cl is better value at £21 vs £29.

For beginners: Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£21.02 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £21.02)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35cl 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 Old?

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 35cl

SherriedToastedHoney

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Oily

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