Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Vecchio Amaro del Capo

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseVecchio Amaro del Capo
DistilleryOld PerthVecchio
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£29.25
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Vecchio Amaro del Capo

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vecchio Amaro del Capo

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £29.

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 £29.25)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Vecchio Amaro del Capo

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.25 vs £27.99)
  • 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 Vecchio?

Vecchio Amaro del Capo 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 Vecchio Amaro del Capo

CitricFresh FruitMedicinal

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