Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky

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

Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky
DistilleryInvergordonMortlach
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV42.5%40%
Age52 yrNAS
Price£379.13£304
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky is better value at £304 vs £379.

For beginners: Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£379.13 vs £304)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£304 vs £379.13)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodVanillaOilyNuttyMalt Extract

Only Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky

Cooked FruitToastedMedicinalSmokey

Where to buy

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

Mortlach Natural Cask Strength / Special Releases 2023 Speyside Whisky

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