Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits
Glen Moray
£353
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£379
| Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits | Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.1% | 42.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 52 yr |
| Price | £352.99 | £379.13 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
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)
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits
Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1991 (cask GLM9122) - Hidden Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange