Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks SelectionNorth of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryHaranNorth of Scotland
Region
CountrySpainScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV42%50.6%
Age21 yr37 yr
Price£153.83£103.47
Rating5.00/5

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

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 £154.

For beginners: Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£153.83 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 £153.83)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Haran?

Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Old Wood

Only Haran 21 Year Old Original Casks Selection

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

OilyVanillaHoneyNutty

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