Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum vs North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

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

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist RumNorth British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCaptain MorganNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£20.95£27.07
Rating4.67/5

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £21 vs £27.

For beginners: North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.95 vs £27.07)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.07 vs £20.95)

Who should buy Captain?

Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy North?

North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only Captain Morgan Dark Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Old WoodTobacco

Only North British 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaHay-like

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