North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandJameson
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV43.6%40%
Age43 yrNAS
Price£142.95£169.5
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

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is better value at £143 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£142.95 vs £169.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £142.95)

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 Jameson?

Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

Old WoodSherriedNuttyDried Fruit

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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