Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseFettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryOld PerthFettercairn
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£27.99£34.2
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £34.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 1 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £34.2)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.2 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

HoneyVanillaNutty

Only Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11192) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

CitricFresh FruitToasted

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