North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Port Charlotte 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Port Charlotte 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%52.7%
Age37 yr13 yr
Price£103.47£133.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Port Charlotte 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke63/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £134.

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 £133.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Charlotte 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.95 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 Port?

Port Charlotte 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Oily

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

Old WoodVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Port Charlotte 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasRubbery

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