Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryInvergordonOld Perth
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV54.1%43%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£44.95£28.94
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £45.

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

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

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedVanillaHoneyToastedDried Fruit

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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