WhistlePig 15 Year Old vs North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£230
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
North British
£210
| WhistlePig 15 Year Old | North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 47.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £229.99 | £210 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) is better value at £210 vs £230.
For beginners: WhistlePig 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£229.99 vs £210)
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£210 vs £229.99)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy North?
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Only North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)