New Grove Cafe Liqueur vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

New Grove Cafe LiqueurOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryNew GroveOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£22.95£27.99
Rating5.00/5

New Grove Cafe Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

New Grove Cafe Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

New Grove Cafe Liqueur is better value at £23 vs £28.

For beginners: New Grove Cafe Liqueur is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

New Grove Cafe Liqueur

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.95 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 £22.95)

Who should buy New?

New Grove Cafe Liqueur 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

Honey

Only New Grove Cafe Liqueur

ChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

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