Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryInvergordonGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV54.3%50%
Age14 yr10 yr
Price£44.95£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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).

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £45 vs £48.

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

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 52900378) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Malt Extract

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

Smokey

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