Jameson 4.5L vs North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
North British
★ 5.00
£177
| Jameson 4.5L | North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 53.7% |
| Age | NAS | 35 yr |
| Price | £169.5 | £177.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Jameson 4.5L
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Jameson 4.5L
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £177.
For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Jameson 4.5L
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£169.5 vs £177.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£177.31 vs £169.5)
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.
Who should buy North?
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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