Chichibu Australia Edition 2024 vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Chichibu Australia Edition 2024Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryChichibuInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV52.5%42.5%
AgeNAS52 yr
Price£499£379.13
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Australia Edition 2024

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Chichibu Australia Edition 2024

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 £499.

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

Chichibu Australia Edition 2024

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499 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 £499)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Australia Edition 2024 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Vanilla

Only Chichibu Australia Edition 2024

Fresh FruitToastedNew WoodCitric

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

Old WoodOilyNuttyMalt Extract

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