Ardbeg 10 Year Old vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Ardbeg 10 Year OldOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryArdbegOld Perth
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£39.19£28.94
Rating4.13/55.00/5

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £39.

For beginners: Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.19 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£28.94 vs £39.19)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

SmokeyOily

Only Ardbeg 10 Year Old

MedicinalKippery

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