Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single CaskInvergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryDaftmillInvergordon
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV61.1%42.5%
Age11 yr52 yr
Price£599£379.13
Rating5.00/5

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask

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).

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £379 vs £599.

For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 vs £379.13)
  • 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 affordable (£379.13 vs £599)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Daftmill?

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask 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 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 Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitHoney

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

Old WoodOilyNuttyMalt Extract

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