Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryAultmoreNorth of Scotland
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV57.5%50.6%
Age25 yr37 yr
Price£126.25£103.47
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

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

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

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 better value at £103 vs £126.

For beginners: North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£126.25 vs £103.47)

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£103.47 vs £126.25)
  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

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

Old WoodNutty

Only Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

OilyVanillaHoney

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