Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltKnob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old
DistilleryOld PerthKnob Creek
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV43%50%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£28.94£37.5
Rating5.00/54.19/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.19).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £38.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£28.94 vs £37.5)

Cons

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

Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.5 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 Knob?

Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old

VanillaToastedHoneyDried Fruit

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