Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.2%46.4%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£47.3£38.95
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) is better value at £39 vs £47.

For beginners: North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £38.95)

North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £47.3)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.

Who should buy North?

North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeGreen-House

Only North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)

VanillaHoney

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