Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£144
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 53.5% | 47.7% |
| Age | 37 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £144.26 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £144.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£144.26 vs £99.95)
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
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £144.26)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7437 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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
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