Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseEvan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
DistilleryOld PerthEvan Williams
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV43%50%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£36.9
Rating5.00/54.62/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.62).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £37.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £36.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.9 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Evan?

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractNutty

Only Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

ChocolateToastedNew Wood

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