Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) vs Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

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

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
DistilleryLoch LomondOld Perth
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%56.2%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£44.95£53.95
Rating5.00/5

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value93/100

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) is better value at £45 vs £54.

For beginners: Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £53.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£53.95 vs £44.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Croftengea?

Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SmokeyLeathery

Only Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

SherriedHoneyNutty

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Croftengea 14 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

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