Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltLongmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)
DistilleryOld PerthLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£28.94£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £47.

For beginners: Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

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

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £28.94)
  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) 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 Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

VanillaToastedDried FruitSherriedHoney

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