North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Burnside 27 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Burnside 27 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandWM Cadenhead
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV50.6%46.5%
Age37 yr27 yr
Price£103.47£121.59
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Burnside 27 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Burnside 27 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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 £122.

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 £121.59)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Burnside 27 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£121.59 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 Burnside?

Burnside 27 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

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

OilyVanillaHoney

Only Burnside 27 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Dried FruitToasted

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