Compass Box Flaming Heart (2018 Edition) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Compass Box Flaming Heart (2018 Edition)Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCompass BoxInvergordon
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48.9%48%
AgeNAS42 yr
Price£119.75£106.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Compass Box Flaming Heart (2018 Edition)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value33/100

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value47/100

Compass Box Flaming Heart (2018 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £107 vs £120.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Compass Box Flaming Heart (2018 Edition)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.75 vs £106.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£106.95 vs £119.75)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box Flaming Heart (2018 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 42 Year Old (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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Compass Box Flaming Heart (2018 Edition)

SmokeyLeatheryOilyDried Fruit

Only Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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