Laballe Bas Armagnac 1989 / Bot.2023 vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1989 / Bot.2023Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLaballeInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%47.7%
AgeNAS42 yr
Price£146£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1989 / Bot.2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1989 / Bot.2023

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 £146.

For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 1989 / Bot.2023 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1989 / Bot.2023

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£146 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 Laballe?

Laballe Bas Armagnac 1989 / Bot.2023 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 WoodHoney

Only Laballe Bas Armagnac 1989 / Bot.2023

SandyDried Fruit

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

OilyVanillaNutty

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