Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Lehmann C’est La Vie

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseLehmann C’est La Vie
DistilleryOld PerthDistillerie J. et M. Lehmann
Region
CountryScotlandFrance
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£28.78
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Lehmann C’est La Vie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lehmann C’est La Vie

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 £29.

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 £28.78)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Lehmann C’est La Vie

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.78 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 Lehmann?

Lehmann C’est La Vie 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 Lehmann C’est La Vie

CitricFresh FruitToasted

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