North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
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
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
Hanyu
£125
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Hanyu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 55% |
| Age | 37 yr | NAS |
| Price | £103.47 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
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 £125.
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 £124.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 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 Hanyu?
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306 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 Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306