Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs A Secret Highland Distillery 8 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltA Secret Highland Distillery 8 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryOld PerthMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£28.94£29.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

A Secret Highland Distillery 8 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

A Secret Highland Distillery 8 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

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

For beginners: A Secret Highland Distillery 8 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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)
  • +More affordable (£28.94 vs £29.95)

Cons

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

A Secret Highland Distillery 8 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 A?

A Secret Highland Distillery 8 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only A Secret Highland Distillery 8 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

ToastedMalt ExtractHoneyNew WoodFresh Fruit

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