WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old WorldInvergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryWhistlePigInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeGrain
ABV43%46.6%
Age12 yr37 yr
Price£124£118.71
Rating5.00/55.00/5

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value40/100

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £119 vs £124.

For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£124 vs £118.71)

Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£118.71 vs £124)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy WhistlePig?

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

OilyOld WoodNutty

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