Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Three Barrels VSOP Brandy

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseThree Barrels VSOP Brandy
DistilleryOld PerthThree Barrels
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£20.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Three Barrels VSOP Brandy

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Three Barrels VSOP Brandy

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Three Barrels VSOP Brandy is better value at £21 vs £28.

For beginners: Three Barrels VSOP Brandy is more approachable (100/100 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 £20.95)

Three Barrels VSOP Brandy

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.95 vs £27.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Three?

Three Barrels VSOP Brandy 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractNutty

Only Three Barrels VSOP Brandy

Old Wood

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