Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16780) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16780) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
North British
£119
| Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16780) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56% | 52.4% |
| Age | 11 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £83.9 | £118.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16780) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16780) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £119.
For beginners: North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16780) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £118.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16780) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£118.95 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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.
Who should buy North?
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 16780) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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
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