Cambus 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 12535) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Cambus 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 12535) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCambusGlenturret
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV55.1%47.7%
Age35 yr35 yr
Price£239.12£199.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cambus 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 12535) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value21/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Cambus 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 12535) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £239.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cambus 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 12535) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£239.12 vs £199.95)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £239.12)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 12535) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Old WoodNuttyDried Fruit

Only Cambus 35 Year Old 1982 (cask 12535) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoney

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedTobacco

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