Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

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

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky
DistilleryInvergordonLagavulin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV42.5%40%
Age52 yrNAS
Price£379.13£600
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £379 vs £600.

For beginners: Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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)
  • +More affordable (£379.13 vs £600)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£600 vs £379.13)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodVanillaOilyNuttyMalt Extract

Only Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition / Bot.2007 Islay Whisky

SherriedSmokeyHoneyCooked FruitChocolate

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