Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%)

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseJose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%)
DistilleryOld PerthJose Cuervo
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£24.5
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%) is better value at £25 vs £28.

For beginners: Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%) is more approachable (100/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £24.5)

Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.5 vs £27.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Jose?

Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%) 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 Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila (35%)

VegetativeFresh Fruit

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