North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Undisclosed Islay 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 10009) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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
Undisclosed Islay 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 10009) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Berry Bros. & Rudd
£118
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Undisclosed Islay 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 10009) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Berry Bros. & Rudd |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Grain | Scotch |
| ABV | 50.6% | 55.5% |
| Age | 37 yr | NAS |
| Price | £103.47 | £117.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Undisclosed Islay 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 10009) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Undisclosed Islay 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 10009) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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 £118.
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 £117.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Undisclosed Islay 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 10009) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.5 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 Undisclosed?
Undisclosed Islay 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 10009) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Undisclosed Islay 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 10009) - Berry Bros. & Rudd