North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Ledaig 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Ledaig 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%56.3%
Age37 yr18 yr
Price£103.47£132.95
Rating5.00/51.00/5

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

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value8/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £133.

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 £132.95)

Cons

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

Ledaig 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£132.95 vs £103.47)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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

Old Wood

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

OilyVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Ledaig 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalKippery

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