North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Smögen 5 Year Old 2013 Sherry Project 2:2
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
Smögen 5 Year Old 2013 Sherry Project 2:2
Smögen
£110
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Smögen 5 Year Old 2013 Sherry Project 2:2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Smögen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 61% |
| Age | 37 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Smögen 5 Year Old 2013 Sherry Project 2:2
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Smögen 5 Year Old 2013 Sherry Project 2:2
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 £110.
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 £109.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Smögen 5 Year Old 2013 Sherry Project 2:2
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 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 Smögen?
Smögen 5 Year Old 2013 Sherry Project 2:2 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
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Smögen 5 Year Old 2013 Sherry Project 2:2