Glenlivet 1973 / 21 Year Old / Bot.1995 / Wilson & Morgan Speyside 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.

Glenlivet 1973 / 21 Year Old / Bot.1995 / Wilson & Morgan Speyside WhiskyInvergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenlivetInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%42.5%
AgeNAS52 yr
Price£600£379.13
Rating5.00/5

Glenlivet 1973 / 21 Year Old / Bot.1995 / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Glenlivet 1973 / 21 Year Old / Bot.1995 / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £600.

For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenlivet 1973 / 21 Year Old / Bot.1995 / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£600 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 £600)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenlivet?

Glenlivet 1973 / 21 Year Old / Bot.1995 / Wilson & Morgan Speyside 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

Both taste of

Nutty

Only Glenlivet 1973 / 21 Year Old / Bot.1995 / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

CitricLeathery

Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodVanillaOilyMalt Extract

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