Jameson 4.5L vs North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

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

Jameson 4.5LNorth British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryJamesonNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%58.3%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£169.5£178.71
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jameson 4.5L is better value at £170 vs £179.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£169.5 vs £178.71)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£178.71 vs £169.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) 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

Honey

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only North British 23 Year Old 1992 (cask 41991) - Celebration Of The Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitNutty

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