Glenfarclas 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 1.237) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenfarclas 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 1.237) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenfarclasInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV60.7%47.7%
Age7 yr42 yr
Price£120£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 1.237) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenfarclas 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 1.237) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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 £120.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 1.237) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 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 Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 1.237) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Only Glenfarclas 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 1.237) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SherriedFresh FruitToastedMalt ExtractChocolate

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNuttyHoney

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