North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandCamus
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV50.6%40%
Age37 yrNAS
Price£103.47£152
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac

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 £152.

For beginners: Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac is more approachable (85/100 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 £152)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£152 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 Camus?

Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac 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

Vanilla

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

Old WoodOilyHoneyNutty

Only Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac

Fresh FruitCitricTobacco

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