North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) vs Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

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

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum
DistilleryNorth BritishCaptain Morgan
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.07£20.95
Rating4.67/5

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £21 vs £27.

For beginners: North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.07 vs £20.95)

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.95 vs £27.07)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy North?

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Captain?

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaHay-like

Only Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Old WoodTobacco

Explore more