Arran Machrie Moor - Fingal's Cut 2011 Cask #1845 vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Arran Machrie Moor - Fingal's Cut 2011 Cask #1845Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryArranInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.5%47.7%
Age7 yr42 yr
Price£150£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Arran Machrie Moor - Fingal's Cut 2011 Cask #1845

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

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

Arran Machrie Moor - Fingal's Cut 2011 Cask #1845

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

Arran Machrie Moor - Fingal's Cut 2011 Cask #1845

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Arran?

Arran Machrie Moor - Fingal's Cut 2011 Cask #1845 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Arran Machrie Moor - Fingal's Cut 2011 Cask #1845

SmokeyToastedFresh Fruit

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNutty

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