North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
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
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£146
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.6% | 57.4% |
| Age | 37 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £103.47 | £146.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Quick verdict
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £146.
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 £146.14)
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£146.14 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 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 Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1