Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 BlendInvergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySpringbankInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS42 yr
Price£150£106.95
Rating5.00/5

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value47/100

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £107 vs £150.

For beginners: Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £106.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£106.95 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 42 Year Old (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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend

Tobacco

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

VanillaHoney

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