North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%53.5%
Age37 yr37 yr
Price£103.47£144.26
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value35/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £144.

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
  • +More affordable (£103.47 vs £144.26)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£144.26 vs £103.47)

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 Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 WoodNutty

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

OilyVanillaHoney

Only Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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