Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / Magnum vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / MagnumInvergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryAvionInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%42.5%
AgeNAS52 yr
Price£356£379.13
Rating5.00/5

Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / Magnum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / Magnum

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).

Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / Magnum is better value at £356 vs £379.

For beginners: Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / Magnum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / Magnum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£356 vs £379.13)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£379.13 vs £356)

Who should buy Avion?

Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / Magnum 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

Vanilla

Only Avion Reserva 44 Tequila / Magnum

ToastedCooked FruitHoneyNew Wood

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

Old WoodOilyNuttyMalt Extract

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