Two Stacks Apple Brandy Cask Finish - Fruit Drops vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Two Stacks Apple Brandy Cask Finish - Fruit DropsOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryGreat Northern DistilleryOld Perth
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV50%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£37.5£27.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Two Stacks Apple Brandy Cask Finish - Fruit Drops

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Two Stacks Apple Brandy Cask Finish - Fruit Drops

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £38.

For beginners: Two Stacks Apple Brandy Cask Finish - Fruit Drops is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Two Stacks Apple Brandy Cask Finish - Fruit Drops

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.5 vs £27.99)

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £37.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Two?

Two Stacks Apple Brandy Cask Finish - Fruit Drops 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 Two Stacks Apple Brandy Cask Finish - Fruit Drops

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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