Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve (PR) 90-21 Champagne vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve (PR) 90-21 ChampagneInvergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHenri GiraudInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%48%
AgeNAS42 yr
Price£145£106.95
Rating5.00/5

Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve (PR) 90-21 Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value47/100

Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve (PR) 90-21 Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £145.

For beginners: Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve (PR) 90-21 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve (PR) 90-21 Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£145 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 £145)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Henri?

Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve (PR) 90-21 Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve (PR) 90-21 Champagne

Fresh Fruit

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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

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