The Glenlivet 13 Year Old First Fill American Oak - France Exclusive vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old First Fill American Oak - France ExclusiveOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryThe GlenlivetOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£33.08£28.94
Rating5.00/5

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old First Fill American Oak - France Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old First Fill American Oak - France Exclusive

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 £33.

For beginners: The Glenlivet 13 Year Old First Fill American Oak - France Exclusive is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old First Fill American Oak - France Exclusive

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£33.08 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

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

Who should buy The?

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old First Fill American Oak - France Exclusive is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 The Glenlivet 13 Year Old First Fill American Oak - France Exclusive

VanillaCitricHoneyMalt Extract

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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