North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£102
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Waterford Distillery
★ 5.00
£71
| North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Waterford Distillery |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 50% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £102.04 | £70.94 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Quick verdict
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 is better value at £71 vs £102.
For beginners: Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102.04 vs £70.94)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£70.94 vs £102.04)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy North?
North British 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 597958) - The Octave (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.
Who should buy Waterford?
Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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