Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltHankey Bannister Heritage Blend
DistilleryOld PerthInver House
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£28.95
Rating5.00/54.40/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

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

For beginners: Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend is more approachable (75/100 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 £28.95)

Cons

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

Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Hankey?

Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedDried FruitVanilla

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