Old Forester Bourbon vs Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Old Forester BourbonOld Perth Peaty Blended Malt
DistilleryOld ForesterOld Perth
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV43%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£25.14£28.94
Rating3.31/55.00/5

Old Forester Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Old Forester Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.31).

Old Forester Bourbon is better value at £25 vs £29.

For beginners: Old Forester Bourbon is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Forester Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.14 vs £28.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.3 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £25.14)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Old?

Old Forester Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Old Forester Bourbon

VanillaToastedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

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