Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch) vs GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
DistilleryInvergordonGlenAllachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV44.5%48%
Age36 yr9 yr
Price£51.45£49.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value97/100

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is better value at £50 vs £51.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.45 vs £49.9)

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.9 vs £51.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch) 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 GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish 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

Both taste of

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Old WoodNuttySandy

Only GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

New Wood

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