North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandPal’alma
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV50.6%40%
Age37 yrNAS
Price£103.47£151
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

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 £151.

For beginners: Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave is more approachable (65/100 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 £151)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£151 vs £103.47)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Pal’alma?

Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

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

Old WoodVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

VegetativeCooked Vegetable

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