Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryDailuaineOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV44.8%43%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£29.95£28.94
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

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

For beginners: Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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
  • +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 Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToastedVanilla

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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