Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)
DistilleryInvergordonMatthew Whiskey
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV48%54.6%
Age42 yrNAS
Price£106.95£128.92
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)

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 £129.

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 £128.92)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£128.92 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 Fermento?

Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey) 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

Toasted

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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)

SherriedCooked MashDried Fruit

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