Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - 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 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
£504
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 65% |
| Age | 51 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £504.23 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £504.
For beginners: Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (51 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£504.23 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £504.23)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 51 Year Old 1966 (cask 11760) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts