Evan Williams 12 Year Old vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Evan Williams 12 Year OldNorth of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryEvan WilliamsNorth of Scotland
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonGrain
ABV50.5%50.6%
Age12 yr37 yr
Price£129.9£103.47
Rating5.00/5

Evan Williams 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Evan Williams 12 Year Old

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 £130.

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

Evan Williams 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£129.9 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 £129.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Evan?

Evan Williams 12 Year Old 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

VanillaHoneyNutty

Only Evan Williams 12 Year Old

ToastedChocolate

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

Old WoodOily

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