Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Invergordon
£134
Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£107
| Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Invergordon |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 35 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £133.9 | £106.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £107 vs £134.
For beginners: Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£133.9 vs £106.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£106.95 vs £133.9)
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 35 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 804138) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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