Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Tenjaku Whisky

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltTenjaku Whisky
DistilleryOld PerthTenjaku
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£29
Rating5.00/52.85/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Tenjaku Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value98/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tenjaku Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.85).

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

For beginners: Tenjaku Whisky 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

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

Tenjaku Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (2.9 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 Tenjaku?

Tenjaku Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Tenjaku Whisky

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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