A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryMaster of MaltOld Perth
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43.4%43%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£34.95£28.94
Rating5.00/55.00/5

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £35.

For beginners: A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.94 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Who should buy A?

A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Only A Secret Speyside Distillery 11 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanillaToasted

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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