Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Edradour
★ 3.00
£133
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£103
| Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | North of Scotland |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.2% | 50.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £132.96 | £103.47 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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 3.00).
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £133.
For beginners: North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.96 vs £103.47)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £132.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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
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