Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltTomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl
DistilleryOld PerthTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£28.94£27.95
Rating5.00/53.50/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl is better value at £28 vs £29.

For beginners: Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £27.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitFragant

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