Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£350
| Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Invergordon |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 43.7% | 43% |
| Age | 50 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £356.35 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £350 vs £356.
For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£356.35 vs £349.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£349.95 vs £356.35)
Cons
- −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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)