Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseBlair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice
DistilleryOld PerthBlair Athol
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£27.99£43.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

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 £44.

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 £43.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.95 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice 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 ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Nutty

Only Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 - Hepburn's Choice

Fresh Fruit

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