Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Clontarf 1014 Classic BlendOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryClontarfOld Perth
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£29.45£27.99
Rating3.92/55.00/5

Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.92).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £29.

For beginners: Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.45 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 £29.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clontarf?

Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend

Fresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

HoneyNutty

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