North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£103
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
North British
£123
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 50.6% | 56.1% |
| Age | 37 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £123.49 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £123.
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 £123.49)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.49 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 North?
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)