Crown Royal Fine De Luxe (1L) vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Crown Royal Fine De Luxe (1L)Old Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryCrown RoyalOld Perth
Region
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.95£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Crown Royal Fine De Luxe (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Crown Royal Fine De Luxe (1L)

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).

Crown Royal Fine De Luxe (1L)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.95 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 £41.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Crown?

Crown Royal Fine De Luxe (1L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Crown Royal Fine De Luxe (1L)

Toasted

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

HoneyNutty

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