Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 (cask SM96A) - The Single Cask vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 (cask SM96A) - The Single Cask
Strathmill
£143
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 (cask SM96A) - The Single Cask | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 53.1% | 47.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £142.86 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 (cask SM96A) - The Single Cask
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 (cask SM96A) - The Single Cask
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £143.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 (cask SM96A) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£142.86 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 (cask SM96A) - The Single Cask 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.
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 (cask SM96A) - The Single Cask
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