Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryMackmyraNorth of Scotland
Region
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV47.2%50.6%
Age3 yr37 yr
Price£127.95£103.47
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value36/100

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

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

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 4.67).

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £128.

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

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£127.95 vs £103.47)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 £127.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Mackmyra?

Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Honey

Only Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitCitricMalt ExtractYeasty

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNutty

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