The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)Old Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryThe DeveronOld Perth
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£32.96£27.99
Rating3.33/55.00/5

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £33.

For beginners: The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.96 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (3.3 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 £32.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

Only The Deveron 10 Year Old (old bottling)

Citric

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Vanilla

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