North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

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

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%53%
Age37 yr15 yr
Price£103.47£105.92
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

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 £106.

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 £105.92)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£105.92 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 The?

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release) 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 WoodVanillaHoney

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

OilyNutty

Only The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2021 Release)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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