Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryLongmornOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%43%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£46.95£28.94
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

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 £47.

For beginners: Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

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

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Longmorn 13 Year Old 1997 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)

VanillaToastedDried FruitSherriedHoney

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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