Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Paddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltPaddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier
DistilleryOld PerthPaddy
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£22.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Paddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Paddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier is better value at £23 vs £29.

For beginners: Paddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £22.5)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Paddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.5 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Paddy?

Paddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Paddy Irish Whiskey - Lantern Carrier

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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