North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) vs WhistlePig 15 Year Old

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

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)WhistlePig 15 Year Old
DistilleryNorth BritishWhistlePig
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainRye
ABV47.5%46%
Age36 yr15 yr
Price£210£229.99
Rating5.00/5

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

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

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value22/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

WhistlePig 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

WhistlePig 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) is better value at £210 vs £230.

For beginners: WhistlePig 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£210 vs £229.99)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 15 years)

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 £210)

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 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

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

Old WoodOilyNuttyYeastyMalt Extract

Only WhistlePig 15 Year Old

VanillaToastedNew WoodTobacco

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