Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 4.20
£610
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£379
| Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48.6% | 42.5% |
| Age | 50 yr | 52 yr |
| Price | £609.95 | £379.13 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £379 vs £610.
For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£609.95 vs £379.13)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 £609.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)