Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt vs The Wild Geese Classic 70cl

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

Old Perth Peaty Blended MaltThe Wild Geese Classic 70cl
DistilleryOld PerthThe Wild Geese
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£28.94£24.89
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

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

The Wild Geese Classic 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Wild Geese Classic 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Wild Geese Classic 70cl is better value at £25 vs £29.

For beginners: The Wild Geese Classic 70cl 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.94 vs £24.89)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

The Wild Geese Classic 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.89 vs £28.94)

Cons

  • 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 Wild Geese Classic 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Peaty Blended Malt

SmokeyOily

Only The Wild Geese Classic 70cl

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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