Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2008 (One8Nine) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2008 (One8Nine)
One8Nine
£148
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2008 (One8Nine) | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | One8Nine | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 60.2% | 47.7% |
| Age | 17 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £147.5 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2008 (One8Nine)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2008 (One8Nine)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £148.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2008 (One8Nine)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£147.5 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 Secret?
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2008 (One8Nine) 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
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Only Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2008 (One8Nine)
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