Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) LiqueurOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryMerletOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£21.25£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur is better value at £21 vs £28.

For beginners: Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£21.25 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 £21.25)

Who should buy Merlet?

Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Honey

Only Merlet Creme de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur

Fresh FruitFragant

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

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