Bladnoch 9 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Bladnoch 9 Year Old - Belted Galloway LabelOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryBladnochOld Perth
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55%43%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£42.43£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 9 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Bladnoch 9 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label

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 £42.

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

Bladnoch 9 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£42.43 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 £42.43)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 9 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Bladnoch 9 Year Old - Belted Galloway Label

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Nutty

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