Captain Morgan Spiced Gold vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Captain Morgan Spiced GoldOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryCaptain MorganOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£20.25£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Captain Morgan Spiced Gold

Smoke0/100
Sweetness74/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Captain Morgan Spiced Gold

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Captain Morgan Spiced Gold is better value at £20 vs £28.

For beginners: Captain Morgan Spiced Gold is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Captain Morgan Spiced Gold

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.25 vs £27.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £20.25)

Who should buy Captain?

Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Captain Morgan Spiced Gold

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractNutty

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