Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990s vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990sOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryGlen ScotiaOld Perth
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£27.72£28.94
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke67/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £28 vs £29.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.72 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £27.72)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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

Both taste of

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Only Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - 1990s

KipperyMedicinalMalt Extract

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