Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Sutherland / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Sutherland / Bot.1990s Speyside WhiskyNorth of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenfiddichNorth of Scotland
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%50.6%
AgeNAS37 yr
Price£125£103.47
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Sutherland / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Sutherland / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky

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 £125.

For beginners: Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Sutherland / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Sutherland / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 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 £125)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Sutherland / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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 Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Sutherland / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractToasted

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

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