Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) vs Old Perth Number 1 Release
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
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Old Perth
★ 5.00
£28
| Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | Old Perth Number 1 Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Old Perth |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £22.21 | £27.99 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
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)
Old Perth Number 1 Release
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).
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)
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
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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Only Old Perth Number 1 Release