Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£379
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 4.20
£610
| Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.5% | 48.6% |
| Age | 52 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £379.13 | £609.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £379 vs £610.
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 affordable (£379.13 vs £609.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£609.95 vs £379.13)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Speyside?
Speyside #1 50 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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