Bushmills Original vs Old Perth Number 1 Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bushmills Original | Old Perth Number 1 Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Old Perth |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £22.95 | £27.99 |
| Rating | 3.82/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills Original
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Bushmills Original
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Quick verdict
Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.82).
Bushmills Original is better value at £23 vs £28.
For beginners: Bushmills Original is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Bushmills Original
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£22.95 vs £27.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
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)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills Original 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 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
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Where to buy
Bushmills Original
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Old Perth Number 1 Release
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange