Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

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

Tullibardine 25 Year OldNorth British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
DistilleryTullibardineNorth British
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%47.5%
Age25 yr36 yr
Price£155£210
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £210.

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 £210)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£210 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 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) 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

Malt ExtractNutty

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

Old WoodOilyYeasty

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