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 Old
Evan Williams
£130

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£103
| Evan Williams 12 Year Old | North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Evan Williams | North of Scotland |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 50.5% | 50.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £129.9 | £103.47 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Evan Williams 12 Year Old
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Evan Williams 12 Year Old
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).
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
Only Evan Williams 12 Year Old
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)