Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask
Springbank
★ 4.50
£299
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£379
| Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask | Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Invergordon |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 49.3% | 42.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 52 yr |
| Price | £299 | £379.13 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask
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 4.50).
Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask is better value at £299 vs £379.
For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £379.13)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£379.13 vs £299)
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Hazelburn 14 Year Old 2004 - Oloroso Cask
Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)