Wild Turkey Straight Rye (40.5%) vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Wild Turkey Straight Rye (40.5%)Old Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryWild TurkeyOld Perth
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV40.5%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£31.95£27.99
Rating3.75/55.00/5

Wild Turkey Straight Rye (40.5%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Wild Turkey Straight Rye (40.5%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £32.

For beginners: Wild Turkey Straight Rye (40.5%) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Wild Turkey Straight Rye (40.5%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.95 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £31.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Wild?

Wild Turkey Straight Rye (40.5%) 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

Vanilla

Only Wild Turkey Straight Rye (40.5%)

Tobacco

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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