Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Staoisha 5 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltStaoisha 5 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryOld PerthBunnahabhain
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.5%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£28.94£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Staoisha 5 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Staoisha 5 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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
  • +More affordable (£28.94 vs £42.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Staoisha 5 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £28.94)

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 Staoisha?

Staoisha 5 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

Oily

Only Staoisha 5 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedCooked FruitMedicinal

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