Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Yoichi 12 Year Old
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
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Yoichi
★ 4.00
£399
| Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Yoichi 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Yoichi |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.7% | 45% |
| Age | 50 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £356.35 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £356 vs £399.
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)
- +More affordable (£356.35 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £356.35)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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 Yoichi?
Yoichi 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Yoichi 12 Year Old