Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

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

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
DistilleryCardhuInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56%48.2%
Age11 yr20 yr
Price£83.9£117.95
Rating5.00/5

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value60/100

Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £118.

For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£83.9 vs £117.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water

Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.95 vs £83.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Cardhu?

Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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.

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only Invergordon 20 Year Old 2002 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Toasted

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