North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)
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
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)
Tamnavulin
£128
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Tamnavulin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 40.4% |
| Age | 37 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £127.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)
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 £128.
For beginners: Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) is more approachable (85/100 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 £127.71)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 37 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.71 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 Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)