Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTullibardineInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV45.7%42.5%
Age13 yr52 yr
Price£595£379.13
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

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 £595.

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

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£595 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 £595)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

Malt ExtractOld WoodNutty

Only Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

TobaccoHay-like

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

VanillaOily

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