Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltDailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryOld PerthDailuaine
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£28.94£27.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £28 vs £29.

For beginners: Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £27.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1997 Cask 4231 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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