North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
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
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
Thomas H. Handy
★ 5.00
£129
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Thomas H. Handy |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Rye |
| ABV | 50.6% | 63.1% |
| Age | 37 yr | NAS |
| Price | £103.47 | £128.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
Quick verdict
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £129.
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
- +More affordable (£103.47 vs £128.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (63.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£128.95 vs £103.47)
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 Thomas?
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2016 Release) 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
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