Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterNorth Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFamous GrouseNorth of Scotland
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%52%
AgeNAS38 yr
Price£99.99£107.18
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is better value at £100 vs £107.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £107.18)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£107.18 vs £99.99)

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy North?

North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt Extract

Only North Of Scotland 38 Years Old 1973 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodNutty

Explore more