Ballantine's Finest Gorillaz vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Ballantine's Finest GorillazOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryBallantine'sOld Perth
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.95£28.94
Rating5.00/5

Ballantine's Finest Gorillaz

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Ballantine's Finest Gorillaz

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ballantine's Finest Gorillaz is better value at £28 vs £29.

For beginners: Ballantine's Finest Gorillaz is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ballantine's Finest Gorillaz

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £27.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Ballantine's?

Ballantine's Finest Gorillaz suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

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 Ballantine's Finest Gorillaz

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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