North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryNorth BritishJ.G Thomson & Co.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£33.08£39.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £40.

For beginners: North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.08 vs £39.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £33.08)

Who should buy North?

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

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Only North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

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