Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Aerstone 10 Year Old Land Cask

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseAerstone 10 Year Old Land Cask
DistilleryOld PerthWilliam Grant
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£27.99£30.5
Rating5.00/53.31/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Aerstone 10 Year Old Land Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aerstone 10 Year Old Land Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.31).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £31.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £30.5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Aerstone 10 Year Old Land Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£30.5 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (3.3 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 Aerstone?

Aerstone 10 Year Old Land Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

VanillaNutty

Only Aerstone 10 Year Old Land Cask

SmokeyToasted

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