North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
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
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
Murray McDavid
£152
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Murray McDavid |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 44.9% |
| Age | 37 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £152.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
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 £152.
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 £152.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£152.14 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 Àlainn?
Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Àlainn 27 Year Old 1989 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (Summer 2017)