Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryInvergordonInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV42.5%51.5%
Age52 yr25 yr
Price£379.13£299.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - 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).

Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £300 vs £379.

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

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)
  • +Longer maturation (52 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£379.13 vs £299.95)

Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299.95 vs £379.13)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

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

VanillaOilyNuttyMalt Extract

Only Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

Where to buy

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

Inchgower 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 14183) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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