Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltArdbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
DistilleryOld PerthArdbeg
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.4%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£28.94£33.95
Rating5.00/54.08/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.08).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £34.

For beginners: Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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)
  • +More affordable (£28.94 vs £33.95)

Cons

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

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£33.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

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 Ardbeg?

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOily

Only Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

MedicinalToasted

Where to buy

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old

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