Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltStrathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryOld PerthStrathisla
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£28.94£24.69
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £25 vs £29.

For beginners: Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 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

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £24.69)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.69 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • 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 Strathisla?

Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Strathisla 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNuttyToasted

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