Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
£235
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
| Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Glenturret |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.8% | 47.7% |
| Age | 40 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £235 | £199.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £235.
For beginners: Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 35 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£235 vs £199.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £235)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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