Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown 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.

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown WhiskyInvergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLongrowInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%42.5%
AgeNAS52 yr
Price£295£379.13
Rating5.00/5

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown 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).

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is better value at £295 vs £379.

For beginners: Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£295 vs £379.13)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£379.13 vs £295)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Longrow 21 Year Old / 2020 Release Campbeltown Whisky

LeatheryDried FruitHoneySmokeyTobacco

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

Old WoodVanillaOilyNuttyMalt Extract

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