Haran 12 Year Old Traditional vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Haran 12 Year Old TraditionalOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryHaranOld Perth
Region
CountrySpainScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£24.53£28.94
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Haran 12 Year Old Traditional

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Haran 12 Year Old Traditional

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Haran 12 Year Old Traditional is better value at £25 vs £29.

For beginners: Haran 12 Year Old Traditional is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Haran 12 Year Old Traditional

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.53 vs £28.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £24.53)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Haran?

Haran 12 Year Old Traditional suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Haran 12 Year Old Traditional

ToastedOld WoodNuttyDried Fruit

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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