North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%50.2%
Age37 yr24 yr
Price£103.47£132.96
Rating5.00/53.00/5

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value48/100

Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value23/100

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £133.

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 £132.96)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£132.96 vs £103.47)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Edradour?

Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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

Old Wood

Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

OilyVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateCooked Fruit

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