Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Four Roses Small Batch BourbonOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryFour RosesOld Perth
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV45%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£33.48£27.99
Rating4.36/55.00/5

Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.36).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £33.

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

Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£33.48 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £33.48)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon 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

VanillaHoney

Only Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

ChocolateToastedFresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractNutty

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