Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltAultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)
DistilleryOld PerthAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£28.94£25.45
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) is better value at £25 vs £29.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (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 £25.45)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.45 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old 1985 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyNuttyToastedOld Wood

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