Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£356
Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£350
| Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Glen Keith |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.7% | 46.1% |
| Age | 50 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £356.35 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £350 vs £356.
For beginners: Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 37 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£356.35 vs £349.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£349.95 vs £356.35)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - 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 Lowland character.
Who should buy Glenisla?
Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Glenisla 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 19602) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)