Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask SeriesNorth of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryAultmoreNorth of Scotland
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%50.6%
Age11 yr37 yr
Price£104.95£103.47
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £105.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£104.95 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 £104.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Honey

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series

SherriedCooked FruitFresh Fruit

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNutty

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