Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus
£382
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£356
| Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Girvan |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 41.3% | 43.7% |
| Age | 40 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £381.82 | £356.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £382.
For beginners: Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£381.82 vs £356.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £381.82)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 40 years)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - 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.
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 Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)