Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryInvergordonPittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age50 yr12 yr
Price£349.95£350
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value14/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value14/100

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £350 vs £350.

For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£349.95 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £349.95)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - 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.

Who should buy Pittyvaich?

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodTobaccoLeatheryOilyMossy

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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