Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryMortlachOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£33.63£28.94
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £34.

For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£33.63 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£28.94 vs £33.63)

Cons

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

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractOld WoodSherriedToasted

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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