North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%56.7%
Age37 yr17 yr
Price£103.47£115
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

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 £115.

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 £115)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115 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 Pulteney?

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find) 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

VanillaHoney

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

Only Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

SherriedCitricMalt Extract

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