Chateau de Beaulon XO Collection Cognac vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Chateau de Beaulon XO Collection Cognac
Chateau de Beaulon
£120

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Chateau de Beaulon XO Collection Cognac | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chateau de Beaulon | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | |
| ABV | 40% | 47.7% |
| Age | NAS | 42 yr |
| Price | £120 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chateau de Beaulon XO Collection Cognac
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Chateau de Beaulon XO Collection Cognac
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £120.
For beginners: Chateau de Beaulon XO Collection Cognac is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Chateau de Beaulon XO Collection Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 Chateau?
Chateau de Beaulon XO Collection Cognac 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 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
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