North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandTeeling
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%46%
Age37 yr14 yr
Price£103.47£109.79
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

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value46/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £110.

For beginners: Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III is more approachable (75/100 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 £109.79)
  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.79 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 Teeling?

Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III 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

VanillaHoney

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

Only Teeling 14 Year Old - The Revival Volume III

SherriedCooked Fruit

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