North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
£158
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 47% |
| Age | 37 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £157.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £158.
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 £157.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£157.95 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig Un-Peated 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
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