Aultmore 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna 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.

Aultmore 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna Speyside WhiskyInvergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryAultmoreInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%42.5%
AgeNAS52 yr
Price£600£379.13
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna 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: Aultmore 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna 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

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only Aultmore 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky

HoneySherriedToasted

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

VanillaOilyNutty

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