Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 88

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 88
DistilleryInvergordonBlanton's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainBourbon
ABV48%64.7%
Age42 yrNAS
Price£106.95£149.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 88

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 88

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 £150.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 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 £149.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 88

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (64.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.95 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 Blanton's?

Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 88 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 88

New WoodOily

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