Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Tullibardine 25 Year OldNorth British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryTullibardineNorth British
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%45%
Age25 yr32 yr
Price£155£121.57
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £122 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£155 vs £121.57)

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£121.57 vs £155)
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy North?

North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

HoneyVanillaNutty

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

Only North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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