Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltGoldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
DistilleryOld PerthFilliers
Region
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£28.94£27.71
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) is better value at £28 vs £29.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) 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 £27.71)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.71 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 Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

SherriedNuttyVanillaHoneyToasted

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