Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseSpeyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryOld PerthSpeyside
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£27.99£22.95
Rating5.00/54.25/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £23 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £22.95)

Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.95 vs £27.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Speyside?

Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Nutty

Only Speyside 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitToasted

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