Cooper King Distillery New Make Malt Spirit, 50cl vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Cooper King Distillery New Make Malt Spirit, 50clOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryCooper King DistilleryOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£32.99£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Cooper King Distillery New Make Malt Spirit, 50cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Cooper King Distillery New Make Malt Spirit, 50cl

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 £33.

For beginners: Cooper King Distillery New Make Malt Spirit, 50cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Cooper King Distillery New Make Malt Spirit, 50cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£32.99 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 £32.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cooper?

Cooper King Distillery New Make Malt Spirit, 50cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Cooper King Distillery New Make Malt Spirit, 50cl

Fresh FruitYeastyHusky

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

HoneyVanillaNutty

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