North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£103
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.6% | 53.5% |
| Age | 37 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £119 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Quick verdict
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £119.
For beginners: North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£103.47 vs £119)
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119 vs £103.47)
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.
Who should buy Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof