North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride Travel Edition

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride Travel Edition
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%46%
Age37 yr18 yr
Price£103.47£120
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride Travel Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride Travel Edition

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 £120.

For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride Travel Edition is more approachable (65/100 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 £120)

Cons

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

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride Travel Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 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 Highland?

Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride Travel Edition 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanillaHoney

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

OilyNutty

Only Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride Travel Edition

SmokeySherried

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