Mellow Corn vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Mellow CornOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryMellow CornOld Perth
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeCornBlended Malt
ABV50%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.5£28.94
Rating4.08/55.00/5

Mellow Corn

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Mellow Corn

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.08).

Mellow Corn is better value at £29 vs £29.

For beginners: Mellow Corn is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mellow Corn

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.5 vs £28.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £28.5)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Mellow?

Mellow Corn suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Corn 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

Only Mellow Corn

VanillaHoneyCooked MashNutty

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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