Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryPort DundasInvergordon
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV45%47.7%
Age35 yr42 yr
Price£125.5£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

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 £126.

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

Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£125.5 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 Port?

Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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

Old WoodNuttyHoney

Only Port Dundas 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 21946) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Malt Extract

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

OilyVanilla

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