Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

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

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary
DistilleryInvergordonChichibu
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV42.5%62.8%
Age52 yrNAS
Price£379.13£550
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

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 £550.

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)
  • +More affordable (£379.13 vs £550)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£550 vs £379.13)
  • 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 Chichibu?

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary 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

VanillaMalt Extract

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

Only Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

ToastedFresh FruitNew Wood

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