Togouchi 18 Year Old (43%) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Togouchi 18 Year Old (43%)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChugoku JozoInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%47.7%
Age18 yr42 yr
Price£114.95£99.95
Rating4.33/55.00/5

Togouchi 18 Year Old (43%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value38/100

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

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

Togouchi 18 Year Old (43%)

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 4.33).

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £115.

For beginners: Togouchi 18 Year Old (43%) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Togouchi 18 Year Old (43%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£114.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Togouchi?

Togouchi 18 Year Old (43%) 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.

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 WoodHoneyVanilla

Only Togouchi 18 Year Old (43%)

FragantCitric

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

OilyNutty

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