Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Proper No. Twelve

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseProper No. Twelve
DistilleryOld PerthProper Whiskey
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£24.5
Rating5.00/52.82/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Proper No. Twelve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Proper No. Twelve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.82).

Proper No. Twelve is better value at £25 vs £28.

For beginners: Proper No. Twelve is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £24.5)

Proper No. Twelve

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£24.5 vs £27.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.8 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 Proper?

Proper No. Twelve 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 Proper No. Twelve

Fresh Fruit

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