Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) vs Invergordon 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£68

Invergordon 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
£49
| Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) | Invergordon 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Invergordon |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 49.6% |
| Age | 17 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £68.12 | £48.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Invergordon 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Invergordon 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £49 vs £68.
For beginners: Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.12 vs £48.95)
Invergordon 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £68.12)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) 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.
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
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