Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single CaskInvergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAberlourInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV58%47.7%
Age13 yr42 yr
Price£159.34£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

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 £159.

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£159.34 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Only Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

SherriedChocolateDried FruitCooked FruitToasted

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNuttyHoney

Where to buy

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

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

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