Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLoch LomondInvergordon
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%47.7%
Age21 yr42 yr
Price£150£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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 £150.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractSherried

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

OilyNutty

Where to buy

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

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