Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltThe Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)
DistilleryOld PerthThe Deveron
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£28.94£32.96
Rating5.00/53.33/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt is better value at £29 vs £33.

For beginners: The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) is more approachable (85/100 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 £32.96)

Cons

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

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.96 vs £28.94)
  • Lower community rating (3.3 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 The?

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) 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

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyNuttyCitric

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