Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese SmoothOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryDewar'sOld Perth
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£27.91£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth is better value at £28 vs £28.

For beginners: Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.91 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 £27.91)

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth 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

Honey

Only Dewar's 8 Year Old Portuguese Smooth

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

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