The English - Original vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

The English - OriginalOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryThe English DistilleryOld Perth
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£45.5£27.99
Rating4.25/55.00/5

The English - Original

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value93/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

The English - Original

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £46.

For beginners: The English - Original is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

The English - Original

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.5 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £45.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The English - Original 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 The English - Original

Fresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractNutty

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