Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits

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

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits
DistilleryInvergordonGlen Moray
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV42.5%50.1%
Age52 yr30 yr
Price£379.13£352.99
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits is better value at £353 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 30 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£379.13 vs £352.99)

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits

Pros

  • +More affordable (£352.99 vs £379.13)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits 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 WoodVanillaNuttyMalt Extract

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

Oily

Only Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits

Honey

Where to buy

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits

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