Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Haig Club Clubman

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltHaig Club Clubman
DistilleryOld PerthHaig
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£23.95
Rating5.00/52.80/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Haig Club Clubman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Haig Club Clubman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.80).

Haig Club Clubman is better value at £24 vs £29.

For beginners: Haig Club Clubman 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £23.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Haig Club Clubman

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£23.95 vs £28.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.8 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 Haig?

Haig Club Clubman 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.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Haig Club Clubman

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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