Invergordon 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11091) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11091) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryInvergordonGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV52.8%50%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11091) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11091) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is better value at £48 vs £50.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11091) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.42)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11091) - 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 The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Invergordon 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 11091) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractOilyNew Wood

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyHoney

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