Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - 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.

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryDaftmillNorth of Scotland
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.6%50.6%
Age13 yr37 yr
Price£150£103.47
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

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

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

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - 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 £150.

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

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 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 £150)
  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Daftmill?

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

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