Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Glencadam 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseGlencadam 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryOld PerthGlencadam
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£27.99£46.12
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Glencadam 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glencadam 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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 £46.

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 £46.12)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glencadam 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.12 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 Glencadam?

Glencadam 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 ExtractVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

HoneyNutty

Only Glencadam 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Old Wood

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