Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 4.50
£115
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Invergordon |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 51% | 47.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £115.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Girvan?
Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Girvan 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 13772) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)