Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, 70cl vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, 70clOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryAbingdon DistilleryOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£32.99£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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 £33.

For beginners: Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.99 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £32.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Abingdon?

Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Abingdon Distillery Wild Oxen Spiced Rum, 70cl

ToastedCooked Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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