Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Asbach Uralt Brandy / Litre

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseAsbach Uralt Brandy / Litre
DistilleryOld PerthAsbach
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Asbach Uralt Brandy / Litre

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Asbach Uralt Brandy / Litre

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 £40.

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 £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Asbach Uralt Brandy / Litre

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 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 Asbach?

Asbach Uralt Brandy / Litre 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

Vanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

Only Asbach Uralt Brandy / Litre

ToastedOld Wood

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