Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Jim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltJim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryOld PerthJim Beam
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£24.25
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Jim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £24 vs £29.

For beginners: Jim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £24.25)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Jim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.25 vs £28.94)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Jim?

Jim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Jim Beam Black 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

HoneyVanillaToastedNuttyNew Wood

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