Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature vs North of Scotland 47 Year Old 1972 - Stillwater

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

Dewar's 25 Year Old SignatureNorth of Scotland 47 Year Old 1972 - Stillwater
DistilleryDewar'sNorth of Scotland
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%41.1%
Age25 yr47 yr
Price£201.99£179.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value25/100

North of Scotland 47 Year Old 1972 - Stillwater

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North of Scotland 47 Year Old 1972 - Stillwater

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North of Scotland 47 Year Old 1972 - Stillwater is better value at £180 vs £202.

For beginners: Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£201.99 vs £179.95)

North of Scotland 47 Year Old 1972 - Stillwater

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£179.95 vs £201.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy North?

North of Scotland 47 Year Old 1972 - Stillwater is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanillaHoney

Only Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

SherriedDried Fruit

Only North of Scotland 47 Year Old 1972 - Stillwater

Oily

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