Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleasePowers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut
DistilleryOld PerthPowers
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%43.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£31.95
Rating5.00/54.15/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.15).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £32.

For beginners: Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £31.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£31.95 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Powers?

Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Nutty

Only Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut

Cooked Fruit

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