Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLoch LomondInvergordon
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV55.9%47.7%
Age25 yr42 yr
Price£150.96£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £151.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150.96 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Fresh Fruit

Only Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

OilyNutty

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