Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery LabelOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryBladnochOld Perth
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£38.74£27.99
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £39.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 1 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.74 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £38.74)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Malt Extract

Only Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label

Fresh FruitHay-likeFragant

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

HoneyVanillaNutty

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