Meikle Tòir The Sherry One vs North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

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

Meikle Tòir The Sherry OneNorth British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenAllachieNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48%46%
Age5 yr14 yr
Price£43£31.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory) is better value at £32 vs £43.

For beginners: North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43 vs £31.95)

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.95 vs £43)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Meikle?

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy North?

North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260317, 260342, 260346 & 260347) (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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