Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Ledaig 7 Year Old 2008 (casks 700555 & 700556) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltLedaig 7 Year Old 2008 (casks 700555 & 700556) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryOld PerthTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£28.94£32.15
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2008 (casks 700555 & 700556) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2008 (casks 700555 & 700556) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £32.

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2008 (casks 700555 & 700556) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.15 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2008 (casks 700555 & 700556) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOily

Only Ledaig 7 Year Old 2008 (casks 700555 & 700556) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

MedicinalKipperyLeathery

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