Glentauchers 19 Year Old V.02 & V.05 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glentauchers 19 Year Old V.02 & V.05 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlentauchersInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV57.1%48%
Age19 yr42 yr
Price£174.95£106.95
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 19 Year Old V.02 & V.05 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glentauchers 19 Year Old V.02 & V.05 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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 £175.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 19 Year Old V.02 & V.05 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£174.95 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 £174.95)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 19 Year Old V.02 & V.05 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 (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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Glentauchers 19 Year Old V.02 & V.05 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedDried Fruit

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

Malt Extract

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