Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Gelston's Single Pot Still

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltGelston's Single Pot Still
DistilleryOld PerthGelston's
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£24.49
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Gelston's Single Pot Still

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gelston's Single Pot Still

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Gelston's Single Pot Still is better value at £24 vs £29.

For beginners: Gelston's Single Pot Still is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £24.49)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Gelston's Single Pot Still

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.49 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Gelston's?

Gelston's Single Pot Still suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Gelston's Single Pot Still

CitricMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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