Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryHighland ParkOld Perth
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£30.95£28.94
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £31.

For beginners: Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£30.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

SmokeyOily

Only Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

MedicinalDried Fruit

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