Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Glencadam
£325
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£379
| Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt | Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Invergordon |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 47.7% | 42.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 52 yr |
| Price | £324.9 | £379.13 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
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).
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt is better value at £325 vs £379.
For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Pros
- +More affordable (£324.9 vs £379.13)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 22 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£379.13 vs £324.9)
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Glencadam 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 2496) - Fernando de Castilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)