Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux) vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£299
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£379
| Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux) | Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 42.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 52 yr |
| Price | £299 | £379.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux) is better value at £299 vs £379.
For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £379.13)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£379.13 vs £299)
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old - First Growth Cuvée C: Margaux (Chateau Margaux)
Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)