Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tamdhu 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 4104) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tamdhu 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 4104) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryInvergordonTamdhu
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48%45.4%
Age42 yr24 yr
Price£106.95£137.63
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tamdhu 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 4104) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 4104) - Mackillop's Choice

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 £138.

For beginners: Tamdhu 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 4104) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 £137.63)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 24 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tamdhu 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 4104) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£137.63 vs £106.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Tamdhu?

Tamdhu 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 4104) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

Malt Extract

Only Tamdhu 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 4104) - Mackillop's Choice

Old WoodDried Fruit

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