Slane Irish Whiskey vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Slane Irish WhiskeyOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistillerySlaneOld Perth
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£26.5£28.94
Rating4.47/55.00/5

Slane Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Slane Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.47).

Slane Irish Whiskey is better value at £27 vs £29.

For beginners: Slane Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Slane Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.5 vs £28.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £26.5)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Slane?

Slane Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Slane Irish Whiskey

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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