North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Evan Williams 12 Year Old

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Evan Williams 12 Year Old
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandEvan Williams
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainBourbon
ABV50.6%50.5%
Age37 yr12 yr
Price£103.47£129.9
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Evan Williams 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Evan Williams 12 Year Old

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 £130.

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 £129.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Evan Williams 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£129.9 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 Evan?

Evan Williams 12 Year Old 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

VanillaHoneyNutty

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

Old WoodOily

Only Evan Williams 12 Year Old

ToastedChocolate

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