North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) vs Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

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

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandAmrut
Region
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV43.6%57.1%
Age43 yrNAS
Price£142.95£88.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value35/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £143.

For beginners: North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£142.95 vs £88.99)

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£88.99 vs £142.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy North?

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Old WoodToastedNuttyDried Fruit

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

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