J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt vs North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
J.G Thomson & Co.
★ 5.00
£40
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
North British
★ 5.00
£33
| J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt | North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | J.G Thomson & Co. | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £39.9 | £33.08 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £40.
For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.9 vs £33.08)
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.08 vs £39.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy J.G.?
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Who should buy North?
North British 14 Year Old 2009 (casks 260338, 260345, 260348, 260349, 260365 & 260367) (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
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