Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV54.5%47.7%
Age14 yr42 yr
Price£104£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £104.

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitTobacco

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNutty

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