North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 8672) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 8672) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandClynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%55.5%
Age37 yr21 yr
Price£103.47£132
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 8672) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 8672) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £132.

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 £132)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 8672) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£132 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 8672) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Old WoodOily

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

VanillaHoneyNutty

Only Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 8672) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

LeatheryTobacco

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