North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryNorth BritishJameson
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV58.3%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£178.71£169.5
Rating5.00/5

North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

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

North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £179.

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

North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£178.71 vs £169.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£169.5 vs £178.71)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) 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 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

Honey

Only North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitNutty

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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