Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryLongmornOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%43%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£28.45£28.94
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is better value at £28 vs £29.

For beginners: Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.45 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £28.45)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) 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 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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