North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandAmrut
Region
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%62.8%
Age37 yrNAS
Price£103.47£167.47
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

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 £167.

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 £167.47)

Cons

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

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£167.47 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 Amrut?

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) 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 Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

SmokeyCooked FruitSherriedMedicinal

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