Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryGlenturretInvergordon
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV47.7%43.7%
Age35 yr48 yr
Price£199.95£170.74
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £171 vs £200.

For beginners: Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £170.74)

Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£170.74 vs £199.95)
  • +Longer maturation (48 vs 35 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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.

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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 WoodSherriedNutty

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitTobacco

Only Invergordon 48 Year Old 1964 (cask 9861) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

VanillaHoney

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