Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseSecret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryOld PerthMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeBlended MaltCorn
ABV43%60%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£27.99£34.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £35.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Secret?

Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractNutty

Only Secret Canadian Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

SherriedToastedCooked Fruit

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