Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist Rum vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist RumOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryDon QOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£25.95£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist Rum is better value at £26 vs £28.

For beginners: Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.95 vs £27.99)

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 £25.95)

Who should buy Don?

Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist Rum 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

Vanilla

Only Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum Single Modernist Rum

Toasted

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

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