North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)
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
Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£120
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 53.2% |
| Age | 37 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £120.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£103.47 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 vs £103.47)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Sutherland?
Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.) 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 North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)