Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Paul John Bold

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltPaul John Bold
DistilleryOld PerthPaul John
Region
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£42.99
Rating5.00/54.42/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Paul John Bold

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John Bold

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.42).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £43.

For beginners: Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £42.99)

Cons

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

Paul John Bold

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.99 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter 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.

Who should buy Paul?

Paul John Bold suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Oily

Only Paul John Bold

MedicinalKipperyCoal-gasLeathery

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