Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Speyburn 9 Year Old 2004 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltSpeyburn 9 Year Old 2004 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryOld PerthSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£28.94£44.63
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Speyburn 9 Year Old 2004 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 9 Year Old 2004 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £45.

For beginners: Speyburn 9 Year Old 2004 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

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

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

Speyburn 9 Year Old 2004 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.63 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • 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 Speyburn?

Speyburn 9 Year Old 2004 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Speyburn 9 Year Old 2004 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitVanilla

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