Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half Litre vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half LitreOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryGabriel BoudierOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£21.95£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half Litre

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half Litre

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half Litre is better value at £22 vs £28.

For beginners: Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half Litre is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half Litre

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£21.95 vs £27.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £21.95)

Who should buy Gabriel?

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half Litre suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Only Gabriel Boudier Creme de Bananes / Half Litre

Cooked Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNutty

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