Mortlach 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryMortlachOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£47.5£28.94
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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 £48.

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.5 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

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

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Mortlach 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

LeatheryTobacco

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Mortlach 8 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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