Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky vs Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky
Lagavulin
£500
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£356
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky | Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Girvan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | |
| ABV | 40% | 43.7% |
| Age | NAS | 50 yr |
| Price | £500 | £356.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £356 vs £500.
For beginners: Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£500 vs £356.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£356.35 vs £500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay 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 Girvan?
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - 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 Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.2003 / 3rd Release Islay Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange