North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) vs The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

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

North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
DistilleryNorth BritishThe Nite Owl
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£25.95£22.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

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

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is better value at £23 vs £26.

For beginners: North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£25.95 vs £22.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£22.95 vs £25.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) 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 The?

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only North British 12 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractOilyHoney

Only The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Fresh FruitCitric

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