Name: North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Brand: North British
Price: 49.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) taste like?

Accepted Answer

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is characterised by Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted notes. North British's single grain spent 13 years in a sherry butt before Brave New Spirits released it in 2025 as part of their Cask Masters collection. This Lowland grain offers depth from extended sherry maturation in a single cask.

Question 2

Is North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) sweet?

Accepted Answer

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) has some sweetness (63/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) costs £49.5 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 50.1% ABV, North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)?

Accepted Answer

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)?

Accepted Answer

Serve North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) similar to Rock Oyster Sherry Edition?

Accepted Answer

Yes — North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) and Rock Oyster Sherry Edition share a similar flavour profile (Sherried) and are in a similar price range. Rock Oyster Sherry Edition costs £44.5 vs £49.5 for North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits).

Question 11

Is North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) similar to Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023?

Accepted Answer

Yes — North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) and Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 share a similar flavour profile (Sherried) and are in a similar price range. Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 costs £56.25 vs £49.5 for North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits).

Question 12

How does North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) compare to Big Peat at Christmas 2021?

Accepted Answer

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) and Big Peat at Christmas 2021 are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is sweet and approachable, while Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Coal-gas notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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