Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Girvan 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10866) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseGirvan 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10866) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryOld PerthGirvan
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV43%52.9%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£27.99£34.48
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Girvan 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10866) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Girvan 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10866) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £34.

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
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £34.48)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Girvan 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10866) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£34.48 vs £27.99)

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 Girvan?

Girvan 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10866) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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 Girvan 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10866) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

CitricFresh Fruit

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