Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Signature Reserve

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseTempleton Rye 6 Year Old Signature Reserve
DistilleryOld PerthTempleton Rye Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV43%45.8%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£27.99£41.5
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Signature Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner80/100
Value96/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Signature Reserve

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 £42.

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 affordable (£27.99 vs £41.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Signature Reserve

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 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 Templeton?

Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Signature Reserve 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

Vanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractHoneyNutty

Only Templeton Rye 6 Year Old Signature Reserve

Fresh FruitCitric

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