Panama-Pacific Reserva 5 Year Old Single Traditional Column Still Rum vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Panama-Pacific Reserva 5 Year Old Single Traditional Column Still RumOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryPanama-PacificOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£33.5£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Panama-Pacific Reserva 5 Year Old Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Panama-Pacific Reserva 5 Year Old Single Traditional Column Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £34.

For beginners: Panama-Pacific Reserva 5 Year Old Single Traditional Column Still Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Panama-Pacific Reserva 5 Year Old Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£33.5 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £33.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Panama-Pacific?

Panama-Pacific Reserva 5 Year Old Single Traditional Column Still Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 1 Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Panama-Pacific Reserva 5 Year Old Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Cooked FruitToastedNew Wood

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractNutty

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