North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs The Kincardine 7 Year Old

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)The Kincardine 7 Year Old
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandAdelphi
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV50.6%52.9%
Age37 yr7 yr
Price£103.47£106.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

The Kincardine 7 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Kincardine 7 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £107.

For beginners: North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£103.47 vs £106.5)
  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

The Kincardine 7 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.5 vs £103.47)

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.

Who should buy The?

The Kincardine 7 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyNutty

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

Old WoodOily

Only The Kincardine 7 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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