North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%53%
Age37 yr25 yr
Price£103.47£106
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £106.

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 £106)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 WoodHoneyNutty

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

OilyVanilla

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Dried FruitToasted

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