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

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 Breabach 15 Year Old
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%40%
Age37 yr15 yr
Price£103.47£113.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

The Glenturret Breabach 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value44/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret Breabach 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £114.

For beginners: The Glenturret Breabach 15 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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 £113.5)
  • +Longer maturation (37 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water

The Glenturret Breabach 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£113.5 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 The?

The Glenturret Breabach 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

Only The Glenturret Breabach 15 Year Old

ToastedFresh Fruit

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