Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of ScotlandInvergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryPaul JohnInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV58.2%47.7%
AgeNAS42 yr
Price£134.03£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

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 £134.

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

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£134.03 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 Paul?

Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Paul John 2009 (bottled 2015) (cask 15067) - Malts of Scotland

Malt ExtractToasted

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

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