Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aberlour
£152
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£103
| Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | North of Scotland |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £151.61 | £103.47 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
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: Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£151.61 vs £103.47)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £151.61)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 900053) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)