Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Luxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltLuxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry
DistilleryOld PerthLuxardo
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£22.25
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Luxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Luxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Luxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry is better value at £22 vs £29.

For beginners: Luxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry is more approachable (80/100 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 £22.25)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Luxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.25 vs £28.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Luxardo?

Luxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Luxardo Sambuca Passione Raspberry

Fresh FruitFragant

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