Littlemill 21 Year Old vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Littlemill 21 Year OldNorth of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLittlemillNorth of Scotland
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%50.6%
Age21 yr37 yr
Price£124.29£103.47
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value48/100

Littlemill 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £124.

For beginners: Littlemill 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.29 vs £103.47)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£103.47 vs £124.29)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 21 Year Old 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 North?

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Littlemill 21 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodOilyNutty

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