GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish vs North British 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 3306935 - 3306938) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

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

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood FinishNorth British 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 3306935 - 3306938) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryGlenAllachieNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48%50%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£49.9£49.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

North British 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 3306935 - 3306938) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 3306935 - 3306938) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 3306935 - 3306938) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish 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 British 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 3306935 - 3306938) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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

Malt Extract

Only GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

VanillaNew Wood

Only North British 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 3306935 - 3306938) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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