Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
★ 3.71
£34
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£30
| Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) | Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Master of Malt |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 45% |
| Age | 8 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £33.83 | £29.95 |
| Rating | 3.71/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.71).
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £34.
For beginners: Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£33.83 vs £29.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 vs 5.0)
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£29.95 vs £33.83)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & 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 Indiana?
Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 8 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Indiana Wheated Bourbon 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)