North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Glenburgie 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 6328) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Glenburgie 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 6328) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandGlenburgie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%50.9%
Age37 yr24 yr
Price£103.47£156.41
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenburgie 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 6328) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 6328) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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 £156.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£103.47 vs £156.41)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Glenburgie 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 6328) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£156.41 vs £103.47)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 6328) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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

Vanilla

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

Old WoodOilyHoneyNutty

Only Glenburgie 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 6328) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SherriedCooked FruitToastedDried Fruit

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