Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltNorth British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryOld PerthNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£28.94£28.13
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is better value at £28 vs £29.

For beginners: North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) 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 £28.13)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.13 vs £28.94)

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 North?

North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) 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 North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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