BenRiach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 6896) - Burgundy Cask Finish vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

BenRiach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 6896) - Burgundy Cask FinishInvergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenriachInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50.6%47.7%
Age24 yr42 yr
Price£165£99.95
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 6896) - Burgundy Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

BenRiach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 6896) - Burgundy Cask Finish

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).

BenRiach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 6896) - Burgundy Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 6896) - Burgundy Cask Finish 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

Old Wood

Only BenRiach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 6896) - Burgundy Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

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

OilyVanillaNuttyHoney

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