Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Old Perth
★ 5.00
£29
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Caol Ila
£43
| Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt | Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £28.94 | £42.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Quick verdict
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £43.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.58 vs £28.94)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (casks 303558, 303559 & 312141) - Small Batch (James Eadie)