North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryNorth BritishTullibardine
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV47.5%43%
Age36 yr25 yr
Price£210£155
Rating5.00/5

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £210.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£210 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £210)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

NuttyMalt Extract

Only North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)

Old WoodOilyYeasty

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

HoneyVanillaToasted

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