Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
Bowmore
£500

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£379
| Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky | Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | |
| ABV | 40% | 42.5% |
| Age | NAS | 52 yr |
| Price | £500 | £379.13 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £379 vs £500.
For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£500 vs £379.13)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£379.13 vs £500)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)