Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Sacred English Spiced Vermouth, 50cl

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseSacred English Spiced Vermouth, 50cl
DistilleryOld PerthSacred Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£20.8
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Sacred English Spiced Vermouth, 50cl

Smoke72/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sacred English Spiced Vermouth, 50cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Sacred English Spiced Vermouth, 50cl is better value at £21 vs £28.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 1 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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 £20.8)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Sacred English Spiced Vermouth, 50cl

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£20.8 vs £27.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter 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.

Who should buy Sacred?

Sacred English Spiced Vermouth, 50cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNutty

Only Sacred English Spiced Vermouth, 50cl

CitricVegetativeMedicinal

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