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 4.5LNorth Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
DistilleryJamesonNorth of Scotland
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%43.6%
AgeNAS43 yr
Price£169.5£142.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

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

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value35/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Toasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only North Of Scotland 43 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Old WoodSherriedNuttyDried Fruit

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