The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldInvergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInvergordon
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%48%
Age21 yr42 yr
Price£84.9£106.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

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

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £107.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £106.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£106.95 vs £84.9)

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

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

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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