Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Old Perth
★ 5.00
£29
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£41
| Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt | Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £28.94 | £41.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £41.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.01 vs £28.94)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
Only Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)