The Pogues Single Malt Whiskey vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

The Pogues Single Malt WhiskeyOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryWest Cork DistillersOld Perth
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£23.95£27.99
Rating2.20/55.00/5

The Pogues Single Malt Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value92/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

The Pogues Single Malt Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.20).

The Pogues Single Malt Whiskey is better value at £24 vs £28.

For beginners: The Pogues Single Malt Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Pogues Single Malt Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£23.95 vs £27.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.2 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £23.95)

Who should buy The?

The Pogues Single Malt 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 ExtractVanilla

Only The Pogues Single Malt Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

HoneyNutty

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