Chivas Regal 12 Year Old vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Chivas Regal 12 Year OldOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryChivas RegalOld Perth
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£26.95£28.94
Rating3.90/55.00/5

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.90).

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old is better value at £27 vs £29.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £28.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £26.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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