Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£155
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£167
| Tullibardine 25 Year Old | North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tullibardine | North British |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 50.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £155 | £166.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tullibardine 25 Year Old
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £167.
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 affordable (£155 vs £166.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£166.5 vs £155)
- −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 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old
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