Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryInvergordonTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV43%65%
Age50 yr23 yr
Price£349.95£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value14/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £350.

For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£349.95 vs £344.14)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £349.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

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.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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.

Tasting notes

Only Invergordon 50 Year Old 1964 (cask 2) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodTobaccoLeatheryOilyMossy

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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