Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac vs Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

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

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine DujacGirvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
DistilleryDujacGirvan
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£775£595
Rating5.00/5

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value8/100

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is better value at £595 vs £775.

For beginners: Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£775 vs £595)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£595 vs £775)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clos?

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Girvan?

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2020 / Domaine Dujac

Dried FruitSmokeyToastedLeathery

Only Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Old WoodMalt ExtractVanillaOilyNutty

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