Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95clOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryDrinks KitchenOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

Smoke72/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl is better value at £27 vs £28.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 1 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£27 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)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Drinks?

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

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 Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

CitricFragantMedicinal

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

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