Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltBulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old
DistilleryOld PerthBulleit
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV43%45.6%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£28.94£29.95
Rating5.00/53.69/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.69).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £30.

For beginners: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old 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 £29.95)

Cons

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

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 Bulleit?

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

VanillaChocolateToasted

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