North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
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
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Macduff
£169
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Macduff |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Grain | |
| ABV | 50.6% | 40% |
| Age | 37 yr | NAS |
| Price | £103.47 | £169 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
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 £169.
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 £169)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£169 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 Macduff?
Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky 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
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Macduff 2003 / 21 Year Old / Berry Bros & Rudd for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky