North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati) vs WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati)
North British
£170
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£230
| North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati) | WhistlePig 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | WhistlePig |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Rye |
| ABV | 44.4% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £170.39 | £229.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati) is better value at £170 vs £230.
For beginners: North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati)
Pros
- +More affordable (£170.39 vs £229.99)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£229.99 vs £170.39)
Who should buy North?
North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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