Jameson 4.5L vs North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262080) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262080) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
North British
★ 5.00
£127
| Jameson 4.5L | North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262080) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 51.8% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £169.5 | £126.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Jameson 4.5L
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262080) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Jameson 4.5L
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262080) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262080) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £127 vs £170.
For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Jameson 4.5L
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.5 vs £126.99)
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262080) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£126.99 vs £169.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
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 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262080) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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