Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 800141) - (Adelphi) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 800141) - (Adelphi)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBunnahabhainInvergordon
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV58.2%47.7%
Age18 yr42 yr
Price£165£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 800141) - (Adelphi)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 800141) - (Adelphi)

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 £165.

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

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 800141) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£165 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 800141) - (Adelphi) 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

Oily

Only Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 800141) - (Adelphi)

SmokeyMedicinalSherriedLeathery

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

Old WoodVanillaNuttyHoney

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