Paddy Irish Whiskey vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Paddy Irish WhiskeyOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryPaddyOld Perth
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£20.95£27.99
Rating4.28/55.00/5

Paddy Irish Whiskey

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

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Paddy Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.28).

Paddy Irish Whiskey is better value at £21 vs £28.

For beginners: Paddy Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Paddy Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.95 vs £27.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £20.95)

Who should buy Paddy?

Paddy Irish Whiskey 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 ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Paddy Irish Whiskey

Toasted

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Nutty

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