Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Speyside
★ 4.00
£25
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Old Perth
★ 5.00
£29
| Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyside | Old Perth |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £24.95 | £28.94 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £25 vs £29.
For beginners: Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£24.95 vs £28.94)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£28.94 vs £24.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Speyside 8 Year Old 2014 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt