The Deveron 18 Year Old vs North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Deveron 18 Year OldNorth British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThe DeveronNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV40%54.7%
Age18 yr23 yr
Price£62.94£104.32
Rating5.00/5

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Deveron 18 Year Old is better value at £63 vs £104.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£62.94 vs £104.32)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104.32 vs £62.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy North?

North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitNuttyChocolate

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