Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseDrinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl
DistilleryOld PerthDrinks Kitchen
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£27
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

Smoke72/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl is better value at £27 vs £28.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £27)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£27 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 Drinks?

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

Only Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

CitricFragantMedicinal

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