North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryNorth BritishOld Perth
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV43%43%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£26.95£28.94
Rating5.00/5

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is better value at £27 vs £29.

For beginners: North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £28.94)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £26.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy North?

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) 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 North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaNew WoodYeasty

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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