North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
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
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£73
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Deanston |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 52.7% |
| Age | 37 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £72.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured is better value at £73 vs £103.
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
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£103.47 vs £72.9)
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.9 vs £103.47)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
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 Deanston?
Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured 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
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Deanston 12 Year Old 2008 Oloroso Cask Matured