BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
Benriach
£83
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£103
| BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask | North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | North of Scotland |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57.5% | 50.6% |
| Age | 17 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £82.58 | £103.47 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
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).
BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask is better value at £83 vs £103.
For beginners: North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£82.58 vs £103.47)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£103.47 vs £82.58)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask 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
Only BenRiach 17 Year Old 1998 (cask 6394) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)