Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryInvergordonPittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.3%43%
Age51 yr12 yr
Price£504.23£350
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value14/100

Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £350 vs £504.

For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (51 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£504.23 vs £350)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£350 vs £504.23)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

Who should buy Pittyvaich?

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyNutty

Only Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodSandy

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

ToastedMalt Extract

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