North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandHighland Park
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV50.6%40%
Age37 yrNAS
Price£103.47£156
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

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 £156.

For beginners: Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 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 £156)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£156 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 Highland?

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNutty

Only Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

SherriedSmokey

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