Grant’s Cask Editions - Sherry Cask Finish vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Grant’s Cask Editions - Sherry Cask FinishOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryGrant'sOld Perth
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£29.99£27.99
Rating3.93/55.00/5

Grant’s Cask Editions - Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Grant’s Cask Editions - Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.93).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £30.

For beginners: Grant’s Cask Editions - Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Grant’s Cask Editions - Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.99 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 £29.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Grant’s?

Grant’s Cask Editions - Sherry Cask Finish 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

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Grant’s Cask Editions - Sherry Cask Finish

Sherried

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

HoneyNutty

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