North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Balmenach 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 18603404) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Balmenach 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 18603404) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balmenach
£117
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Balmenach 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 18603404) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Balmenach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 61.9% |
| Age | 37 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Balmenach 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 18603404) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Balmenach 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 18603404) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £117.
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 £116.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Balmenach 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 18603404) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£116.95 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 Balmenach?
Balmenach 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 18603404) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Balmenach 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 18603404) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)