Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInvergordonSpringbank
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV43.7%48.2%
Age50 yr21 yr
Price£445.95£599.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value8/100

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £446 vs £600.

For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£445.95 vs £599.95)
  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£599.95 vs £445.95)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 Springbank?

Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (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 Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

VanillaHoneyNuttyMalt Extract

Only Springbank 21 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyLeatheryToastedMedicinal

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