Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) vs Lower East Side Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Highland Park
★ 4.33
£22
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Lower East Side
★ 5.00
£30
| Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | Lower East Side Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Lower East Side |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £22.21 | £29.9 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Lower East Side Blended Malt 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 £30.
For beginners: Lower East Side Blended Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
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 £29.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Lower East Side Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£29.9 vs £22.21)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Lower?
Lower East Side Blended Malt 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 Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Only Lower East Side Blended Malt