Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot Brandy vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot BrandyOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryMerletOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.75£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot Brandy

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot Brandy

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot Brandy is better value at £28 vs £28.

For beginners: Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot Brandy is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot Brandy

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.75 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 £27.75)

Who should buy Merlet?

Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot Brandy 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Merlet Lune d'Abricot Apricot Brandy

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractNutty

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