North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£185
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | WhistlePig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Rye |
| ABV | 41% | 43% |
| Age | 46 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £184.95 | £124 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £185.
For beginners: North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£184.95 vs £124)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£124 vs £184.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy North?
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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
Only North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World