North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor
Duncan Taylor
£156
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Talisker |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 57.3% |
| Age | 34 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £155.97 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £156.
For beginners: North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£155.97 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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