Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltTeaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
DistilleryOld PerthTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£28.94£23.92
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper

Smoke0/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper is better value at £24 vs £29.

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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £23.92)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£23.92 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper

NuttyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToastedHay-like

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