Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year OldOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryBulleitOld Perth
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV45.6%43%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£29.95£28.94
Rating3.69/55.00/5

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.69).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £30.

For beginners: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£28.94 vs £29.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Bulleit?

Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old

VanillaChocolateToasted

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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