Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35clOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryLaphroaigOld Perth
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£24.99£28.94
Rating4.83/55.00/5

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl is better value at £25 vs £29.

For beginners: Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.99 vs £28.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £24.99)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Smokey

Only Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

MedicinalKippery

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Oily

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