Jameson 4.5L vs North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£143
| Jameson 4.5L | North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | North of Scotland |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 43.6% |
| Age | NAS | 43 yr |
| Price | £169.5 | £142.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Jameson 4.5L
North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Jameson 4.5L
North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Quick verdict
North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is better value at £143 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 £142.95)
North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£142.95 vs £169.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Jameson 4.5L
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