Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryInvergordonBowmore
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV48%40%
Age42 yrNAS
Price£106.95£175
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £175.

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 £175)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£175 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 Bowmore?

Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokeyMedicinal

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