Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Barton Brands
★ 5.00
£180
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
£149
| Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s | Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Barton Brands | Cameron Bridge |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 54.7% |
| Age | NAS | 33 yr |
| Price | £180 | £148.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £149 vs £180.
For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £148.99)
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£148.99 vs £180)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Barton's?
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Cameronbridge 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 11714) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange