North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
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
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Willett Distillery
★ 4.14
£151
| North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Willett Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.6% | 47% |
| Age | 37 yr | NAS |
| Price | £103.47 | £150.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.14/5 |
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Quick verdict
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).
North of Scotland 37 Year Old 1972 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £103 vs £151.
For beginners: Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£103.47 vs £150.77)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£150.77 vs £103.47)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 Willett's?
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l 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)
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