North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Invergordon
£134
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 50.6% | 43% |
| Age | 37 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £133.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £134.
For beginners: Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (70/100 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 £133.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£133.9 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)