North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandLongmorn
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%50%
Age37 yr24 yr
Price£103.47£132.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £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

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£132.95 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyNutty

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

OilyVanilla

Only Longmorn 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18762) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractToasted

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