North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
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
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
GlenDronach
★ 4.60
£102
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | GlenDronach |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Age | 37 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £101.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.60/5 |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
Quick verdict
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) is better value at £102 vs £103.
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)
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£103.47 vs £101.95)
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
Pros
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £103.47)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) 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 GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)