Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Invergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV53.2%47.7%
Age19 yr42 yr
Price£120£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £120.

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

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • 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 Sutherland?

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

Malt ExtractTobacco

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNutty

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