GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
GlenDronach
★ 4.60
£102
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£103
| GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) | North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | North of Scotland |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.8% | 50.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £101.95 | £103.47 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | 5.00/5 |
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
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 4.60).
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) is better value at £102 vs £103.
For beginners: North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
Pros
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £103.47)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£103.47 vs £101.95)
Who should buy GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) 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 GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)